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Scranton, PA vs Erie, PA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Erie is 2.3% shorter than it is for residents of Scranton.
- 11.4% fewer residents of Erie work from home compared to residents of Scranton.

Transportation
 Scranton, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Commute Time201827
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 Commute Mode
 Scranton, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Auto (alone)72.1%70.2%73.2%
 Carpool13.3%13.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.0%3.6%4.2%
 Bicycle0.2%0.8%0.5%
 Walk5.5%4.9%2.5%
 Work at Home6.0%5.3%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Scranton, PAErie, PAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.8%2.7%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.13.4%16.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.26.6%26.8%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.21.1%22.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.6%12.9%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.4.7%4.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.7%6.6%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.5%1.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.4%1.8%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.2.2%2.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.5%1.6%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.2.5%1.6%2.9%

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Reviews for Scranton    20 Reviews

I retired and moved here in 2008 because it was a cheap place to live and my house cost only $70,000 in '08. I found through time that the city is low in crime, has a  More

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LOVE LIVING IN NORTH SCRANTON PA....MY WIFE AND I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 12 YEARS AND HAVE MET SO MANY NICE PEOPLE. BEING FROM NY DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WE MOVED  More

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I HAVE LIVED IN NORTH SCRANTON FOR 10YRS, I REALLY ENJOY LIFE HERE. THERE IS SO MUCH TO OFFER, SUPER LOW COST OF LIVING, HOUSING IS CHEAP TO BUY FOR A NICE HOME. WE HAVE  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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ZIPS IN SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
18504 18505 18510 18509 18508 18503
ZIPS IN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
16510 16503 16508 16504 16502 16507 16501 16546

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