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San Rafael, CA vs Mill Valley, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Mill Valley is 6.0% longer than it is for residents of San Rafael.
- 42.8% more residents of Mill Valley work from home compared to residents of San Rafael.
 San Rafael, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3327
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 Commute Mode
 San Rafael, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)57.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.3%0.5%
 Walk3.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock25.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 San Rafael, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock13.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock13.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.2%2.9%
Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews

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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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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Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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