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Olympia, WA vs Poway, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Poway is 3.9% longer than it is for residents of Olympia.
- 5.7% fewer residents of Poway work from home compared to residents of Olympia.

Transportation
 Olympia, WAPoway, CAUnited States
 Commute Time212527
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 Commute Mode
 Olympia, WAPoway, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)67.0%75.1%73.2%
 Carpool9.9%7.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.2%0.7%4.2%
 Bicycle1.0%0.6%0.5%
 Walk3.7%1.2%2.5%
 Work at Home14.0%13.2%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Olympia, WAPoway, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.7%1.5%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.19.6%7.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.3%13.9%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.22.4%14.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.9.0%12.1%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.3.2%7.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.6%21.3%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.2.2%5.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.3%5.0%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.4.2%7.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.0%1.8%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.2.5%1.5%2.9%

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Reviews for Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 3 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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ZIPS IN OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON
98501 98502 98506
ZIPS IN POWAY, CALIFORNIA
92064

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