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Santa Cruz, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Santa Clarita is 13.7% longer than it is for residents of Santa Cruz.
- 20.3% fewer residents of Santa Clarita work from home compared to residents of Santa Cruz.
 Santa Cruz, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3627
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 Commute Mode
 Santa Cruz, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)56.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit4.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk10.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.4%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Santa Cruz, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.22.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock13.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock12.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock7.2%2.9%
Reviews for Santa Cruz    44 Reviews

I lived in the Santa Cruz area for 20 years. UCSC alum. Our kids were born there. There are wonderful things about Santa Cruz, but also many serious problems that we  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have been here for four generations! My kids are the fifth. I guess that should tell you how wonderful it is here, at least for us. It's so cool to have world class  More

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I was born over the hill in San Jose area, and as a kid I loved coming over to the boardwalk. Santa Cruz has always been and always will be a town of diversity,  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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