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Providence, RI vs Atlanta, GA

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- The average commute for residents of Atlanta is 3.6% longer than it is for residents of Providence.
- 78.1% more residents of Atlanta work from home compared to residents of Providence.
 Providence, RIAtlanta, GAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Providence, RIAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Auto (alone)64.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit4.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk7.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Providence, RIAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock5.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.5%2.9%
Reviews for Providence    19 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I think I hate this city more then my  More

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Over 9 years ago

I currently live in Rockford IL and just graduated college for broadcasting. I want to move out of this depressing, negative city and was thinking about Providence,  More

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And I've been to San Francisco and Seattle, so that's saying a lot. If you like pot, good for you, my annoyance is with all the people who smoke pot plainly in  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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