2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Shirley, NY vs Durham, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Durham is 10.8% shorter than it is for residents of Shirley.
- 287.9% more residents of Durham work from home compared to residents of Shirley.
 Shirley, NYDurham, NCUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2327
 space
 Commute Mode
 Shirley, NYDurham, NCUnited States
 Auto (alone)83.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk1.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock14.6%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Shirley, NYDurham, NCUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.8.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock21.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.20.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.4%2.9%
Reviews for Shirley    7 Reviews

Your standard, run-of-the-mill suburb, complete with strip malls and endless suburban sprawl. I suppose it's ideal for well-off retirees, the beach is nice and has  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

High taxes but nice middle class town,schools are nice  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

nice schools dont believe what some people say,if you looking to live here you should come and drive around few blocks you will like it, its a nice middle class  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Shirley

Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Durham


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.