2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Philadelphia, PA vs Santa Clara, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Santa Clara is 9.0% shorter than it is for residents of Philadelphia.
- 60.3% more residents of Santa Clara work from home compared to residents of Philadelphia.
 Philadelphia, PASanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Commute Time332427
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 Commute Mode
 Philadelphia, PASanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)48.3%64.8%73.2%
 Carpool7.8%8.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit21.4%3.0%4.2%
 Bicycle2.0%1.6%0.5%
 Walk7.6%2.9%2.5%
 Work at Home10.8%17.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Philadelphia, PASanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.7%1.8%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.4.4%6.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.7.7%12.9%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.11.5%21.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.4%18.5%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.6.8%6.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.18.9%15.0%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.3.6%2.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.6%3.5%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.12.9%6.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.9.5%3.4%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.4.0%1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Reviews for Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 9 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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