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San Francisco, CA vs San Rafael, CA

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- The average commute for residents of San Rafael is 5.6% shorter than it is for residents of San Francisco.
- 0.2% more residents of San Rafael work from home compared to residents of San Francisco.
 San Francisco, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2727
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 San Francisco, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)29.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock12.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit27.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.2%0.5%
 Walk11.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 San Francisco, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.7.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.7%2.9%
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Reviews for San Francisco    149 Reviews
Mark · San Diego, CA
believe the bad things you hear about this place
Over 4 years ago

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
A Balanced Review After 10 Years
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
Balanced Review from 10 Year Resident
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews
Monica · San Rafael, CA
Moderation is always good
Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Jonathan · San Rafael, CA
Crime
Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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David · San Rafael, CA
San Rafael
Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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