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Winston-Salem, NC vs Omaha, NE

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- The average commute for residents of Omaha is 2.0% shorter than it is for residents of Winston-Salem.
- 8.7% more residents of Omaha work from home compared to residents of Winston-Salem.
 Winston-Salem, NCOmaha, NEUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1927
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 Commute Mode
 Winston-Salem, NCOmaha, NEUnited States
 Auto (alone)77.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk2.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.3%9.7%
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 Winston-Salem, NCOmaha, NEUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.9%2.9%
Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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