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Naperville, IL vs San Mateo, CA

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- The average commute for residents of San Mateo is 4.0% shorter than it is for residents of Naperville.
- 21.5% fewer residents of San Mateo work from home compared to residents of Naperville.
 Naperville, ILSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2927
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 Commute Mode
 Naperville, ILSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)65.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk1.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock15.5%9.7%
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 Naperville, ILSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock14.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock11.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.12.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.2%2.9%
Reviews for Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 3 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 7 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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