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Rapid City, SD vs Altoona, PA

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- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 2.2% longer than it is for residents of Rapid City.
- 42.7% fewer residents of Altoona work from home compared to residents of Rapid City.
 Rapid City, SDAltoona, PAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
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 Commute Mode
 Rapid City, SDAltoona, PAUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk2.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock4.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Rapid City, SDAltoona, PAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock17.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.26.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.6%2.9%
Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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