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Oakland, CA vs Ypsilanti, MI

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Ypsilanti is 9.9% shorter than it is for residents of Oakland.
- 39.6% fewer residents of Ypsilanti work from home compared to residents of Oakland.
 Oakland, CAYpsilanti, MIUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Oakland, CAYpsilanti, MIUnited States
 Auto (alone)49.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit18.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.8%0.5%
 Walk3.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.4%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Oakland, CAYpsilanti, MIUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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Reviews for Ypsilanti    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have been in Michigan all my life. I was born in Detroit and moved to Ypsilanti to raise my family. Ypsi is about 35 minutes outside of Detroit and it's nice to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ypsilanti appears to be a safe college town, but upon closer look it is evident that it is a crime-ridden city. Be safe, never travel alone during the night or early  More

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Over 18 years ago

My life in Ypsi was wonderful. Worked at the Kaiser Frazer plant for 3 years My first born (Girl) was born there. Wish to return. Winters were cold and summers were  More

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