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Topeka, KS vs Lubbock, TX

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- The average commute for residents of Lubbock is 1.0% shorter than it is for residents of Topeka.
- 25.5% fewer residents of Lubbock work from home compared to residents of Topeka.
 Topeka, KSLubbock, TXUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1627
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 Commute Mode
 Topeka, KSLubbock, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk1.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.0%9.7%
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 Topeka, KSLubbock, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock18.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.25.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock28.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.4%2.9%
Reviews for Topeka    28 Reviews

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I live in Topeka this town is awful A lot of crime has been happening here. I don't suggest moving here. This town is also dying out it's mostly old people, meth  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Topeka most of my life until moving to Katy, Texas...which is a premiere suburb of Houston. Topeka is genuinely missed as it is a superb community to raise a  More

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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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