2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Simi Valley, CA vs Petaluma, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Petaluma is 1.1% longer than it is for residents of Simi Valley.
- 4.2% more residents of Petaluma work from home compared to residents of Simi Valley.
 Simi Valley, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Commute Time303127
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 Commute Mode
 Simi Valley, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.1%70.8%73.2%
 Carpool9.1%9.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.9%2.3%4.2%
 Bicycle0.3%0.6%0.5%
 Walk0.9%1.7%2.5%
 Work at Home12.8%13.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Simi Valley, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.9%2.0%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.8.7%10.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.6%13.6%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.10.5%10.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.9.8%9.0%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.7.5%5.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.9%14.5%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.3.9%4.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.0%4.1%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.11.0%11.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.3%10.8%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.3.9%4.5%2.9%
Reviews for Simi Valley    22 Reviews

I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi  More

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Over 15 years ago

simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor  More

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Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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