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Scranton, PA vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Ithaca is 2.0% shorter than it is for residents of Scranton.
- 244.4% more residents of Ithaca work from home compared to residents of Scranton.

Transportation
 Scranton, PAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Time201827
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 Commute Mode
 Scranton, PAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Auto (alone)72.1%28.0%73.2%
 Carpool13.3%6.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.0%12.0%4.2%
 Bicycle0.2%2.0%0.5%
 Walk5.5%29.3%2.5%
 Work at Home6.0%20.5%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Scranton, PAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.8%2.1%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.13.4%15.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.26.6%24.7%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.21.1%23.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.6%13.6%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.4.7%4.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.7%9.0%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.5%1.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.4%1.8%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.2.2%2.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.5%1.3%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 Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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ZIPS IN SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
18504 18505 18510 18509 18508 18503
ZIPS IN ITHACA, NEW YORK
14850 14853

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