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San Marcos, TX vs Destin, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Destin is 0.2% longer than it is for residents of San Marcos.
- 69.8% more residents of Destin work from home compared to residents of San Marcos.
 San Marcos, TXDestin, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 San Marcos, TXDestin, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)73.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.8%0.5%
 Walk5.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 San Marcos, TXDestin, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock18.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock8.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.1%2.9%
Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 17 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 18 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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