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South Houston, TX vs Austin, TX

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- The average commute for residents of Austin is 4.3% shorter than it is for residents of South Houston.
- 509.0% more residents of Austin work from home compared to residents of South Houston.
 South Houston, TXAustin, TXUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 South Houston, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.0%0.5%
 Walk1.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.4%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 South Houston, TXAustin, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.9.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.17.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
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Reviews for South Houston    1 Reviews
Kenia · Leonia, NJ
Feedback on small cities to move to.
Over 14 years ago

I'm relocating from NJ/NY area and would like feedback on South Houston, TX or any other small city where the cost of living is under U.S. average, housing is  More

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Navin · Madison, TN
Good city
Over 1 years ago

Good place to visit.  More

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Sarah · Tucker, GA
Austin is beautiful but it will cost you
Over 1 years ago

Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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Jimmy · Austin, TX
Hot take: Austin is a top tier city
Over 2 years ago

The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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