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Petaluma, CA vs Ithaca, NY

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- The average commute for residents of Ithaca is 13.2% shorter than it is for residents of Petaluma.
- 54.4% more residents of Ithaca work from home compared to residents of Petaluma.
 Petaluma, CAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Commute Mode
 Petaluma, CAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Auto (alone)70.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.0%0.5%
 Walk1.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock20.5%9.7%
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 Petaluma, CAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock23.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.9.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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