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Charlottesville, VA vs Christiansburg, VA

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- The average commute for residents of Christiansburg is 1.3% longer than it is for residents of Charlottesville.
- 38.7% fewer residents of Christiansburg work from home compared to residents of Charlottesville.
 Charlottesville, VAChristiansburg, VAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Charlottesville, VAChristiansburg, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)58.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.1%0.5%
 Walk12.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.8%9.7%
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 Charlottesville, VAChristiansburg, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock13.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.28.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock26.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.7%2.9%
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

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I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

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