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Santa Monica, CA vs East Los Angeles, CA

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- The average commute for residents of East Los Angeles is 5.3% longer than it is for residents of Santa Monica.
- 76.1% fewer residents of East Los Angeles work from home compared to residents of Santa Monica.
 Santa Monica, CAEast Los Angeles, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3127
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 Santa Monica, CAEast Los Angeles, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)58.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock13.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk6.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.4%9.7%
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 Santa Monica, CAEast Los Angeles, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock5.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.9%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 4 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 4 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 6 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 East Los Angeles    2 Reviews
Donald · Sequim, WA
Why I Love Inglewood In Los Angeles
Over 6 years ago

If anyone hasn't been to the Inglewood area of Los Angeles, they have missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime! I love this place. Crime is almost non-existent, day  More

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vea · Los Angeles, CA
why i luv la
Over 17 years ago

in east los angeles we are close to downtown arts,culture,and good eats in los angeles in general we are only miles away from the beach,moutains,or hot  More

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