2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Pocono, PA vs Philadelphia, PA

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- The average commute for residents of Philadelphia is 0.1% shorter than it is for residents of Pocono.
- 30.6% more residents of Philadelphia work from home compared to residents of Pocono.
 Pocono, PAPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3327
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 Commute Mode
 Pocono, PAPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.0%0.5%
 Walk2.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.8%9.7%
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 Pocono, PAPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock4.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock12.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.12.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock4.0%2.9%
Reviews for Pocono    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I like many things about my move from NYC to Tannersville, PA. The country view and the open roads are GREAT. The cost of living here is lower than the city and there  More

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Over 10 years ago

Sadly school and property taxes make this place next to impossible at the average local earnings rate. Supposedly PA has a ancient two tear tax structure that makes  More

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Over 18 years ago

The cost of living out weighs the Income  More

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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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