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Santa Monica, CA vs Boca Raton, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Boca Raton is 4.2% shorter than it is for residents of Santa Monica.
- 26.4% fewer residents of Boca Raton work from home compared to residents of Santa Monica.
 Santa Monica, CABoca Raton, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Santa Monica, CABoca Raton, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)58.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.2%0.5%
 Walk6.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock16.5%9.7%
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 Santa Monica, CABoca Raton, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock23.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.4%2.9%
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Reviews for Santa Monica    24 Reviews
Renee · Santa Monica, CA
My comp of Okc vs SM differs from stars shown here
Over 5 years ago

I moved here to Santa Monica over 10 years ago from Oklahoma City. I was surprised to see that Oklahoma City was ranked higher than Santa Monica on best places. I  More

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Cynthia · Santa Monica, CA
Best investment I've made.
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. It's a Mediterranean climate--sunny and temperate when the rest of the country is under snow! I am walking distance to  More

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John · Santa Monica, CA
Stay away. This place is dangerous.
Over 7 years ago

I have lived in this city for 4 decades, and it is never been worse than it is now. It is a dangerous disgusting hell hole. Between the crime, the homeless that are not  More

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Reviews for Boca Raton    29 Reviews
Joyce · Boca Raton, FL
It's a legend in its own mind.
Over 6 years ago

Living here is like Paton Place. Also like Desperate Housewives or 90210. In the words its a terrible place to live. It's made up of predominantly New Yorkers and  More

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Dental · Deerfield Beach, FL
Nice place
Over 6 years ago

I'm new to the area and I like it so far. I was looking for a good Boca Raton Dentist an I found one for a Dental Fix Awesome  More

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Gene · Boca Raton, FL
Health Care
Over 13 years ago

Health Care is  More

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