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Petaluma, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Santa Clarita is 5.1% longer than it is for residents of Petaluma.
- 14.1% fewer residents of Santa Clarita work from home compared to residents of Petaluma.
 Petaluma, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3627
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 Commute Mode
 Petaluma, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)70.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk1.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.4%9.7%
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 Petaluma, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock13.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.9.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock12.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock7.2%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 Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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