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Springfield, MA vs Newark, NJ

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 12.5% longer than it is for residents of Springfield.
- 42.6% fewer residents of Newark work from home compared to residents of Springfield.

Transportation
 Springfield, MANewark, NJUnited States
 Commute Time213427
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 Commute Mode
 Springfield, MANewark, NJUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.0%52.9%73.2%
 Carpool8.9%8.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit4.3%21.4%4.2%
 Bicycle0.1%0.1%0.5%
 Walk3.5%5.4%2.5%
 Work at Home6.6%3.8%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Springfield, MANewark, NJUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.8%1.6%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.10.3%4.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.16.7%8.5%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.20.5%10.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.20.2%15.4%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.6.2%5.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.8%20.5%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.2.2%2.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.7%5.4%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.3.8%9.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.4%11.0%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.3%5.7%2.9%

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Reviews for Springfield    15 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM  More

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This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are  More

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Over 10 years ago

I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to  More

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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
01109, 01108, 01104, 01118, 01119, 01105, 01107, 01151, 01129, 01128, 11 total
ZIPS IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
07105 07104 07107 07106 07103 07112 07108 07114 07102

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