2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Saginaw, MI vs South Bend, IN

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- The average commute for residents of South Bend is 2.2% longer than it is for residents of Saginaw.
- 64.7% more residents of South Bend work from home compared to residents of Saginaw.
 Saginaw, MISouth Bend, INUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Saginaw, MISouth Bend, INUnited States
 Auto (alone)78.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock10.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.2%0.5%
 Walk1.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock8.4%9.7%
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 Saginaw, MISouth Bend, INUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock14.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.25.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock21.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.2%2.9%
Reviews for Saginaw    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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Reviews for South Bend    25 Reviews

When it comes to standard of living, neighborhoods, safety, schools, wage earners and tax dollar contributing citizens Mishawaka hands down, will always made better  More

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Moving here is much harder than growing up here, I know from many people I've talked to. When you grow up here you learn how to interact with people, everyone will seem  More

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I’ve lived in the city for 4 years now and have honestly had a good experience so far. I live in a quite neighborhood and have had no issues with crime or violence.  More

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