2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Olathe, KS vs Madison, WI

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- The average commute for residents of Madison is 2.1% shorter than it is for residents of Olathe.
- 9.0% fewer residents of Madison work from home compared to residents of Olathe.
 Olathe, KSMadison, WIUnited States
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 Olathe, KSMadison, WIUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock3.6%0.5%
 Walk0.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.1%9.7%
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 Olathe, KSMadison, WIUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.16.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.8%2.9%
Reviews for Olathe    15 Reviews

I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 7 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  More

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Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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