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Sacramento, CA vs Walnut Creek, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Walnut Creek is 10.7% longer than it is for residents of Sacramento.
- 72.0% more residents of Walnut Creek work from home compared to residents of Sacramento.
 Sacramento, CAWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3727
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 Commute Mode
 Sacramento, CAWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)68.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk2.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock21.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Sacramento, CAWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock5.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock14.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.16.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock12.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock7.3%2.9%
Reviews for Sacramento    117 Reviews

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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