2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Mountain View, CA vs Normal, IL

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- The average commute for residents of Normal is 8.1% shorter than it is for residents of Mountain View.
- 52.3% fewer residents of Normal work from home compared to residents of Mountain View.
 Mountain View, CANormal, ILUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1727
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 Commute Mode
 Mountain View, CANormal, ILUnited States
 Auto (alone)56.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk3.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.7%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Mountain View, CANormal, ILUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock19.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock27.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.21.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
Reviews for Mountain View    15 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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I've lived here 25 years. Perfect climate. Very central for employment opportunities. Really great schools. 45 min to San Fran, 45 min to Santa Cruz beach. Shoreline  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was born and raised in Mountain View. I used to really like this city, and California. Unfortunately, the city (along with the state) has been over run with high  More

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Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

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With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

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