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Poway, CA vs Tacoma, WA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Tacoma is 5.1% longer than it is for residents of Poway.
- 24.9% fewer residents of Tacoma work from home compared to residents of Poway.

Transportation
 Poway, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 Commute Time253027
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 Commute Mode
 Poway, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.1%69.9%73.2%
 Carpool7.5%10.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%6.0%4.2%
 Bicycle0.6%0.5%0.5%
 Walk1.2%2.2%2.5%
 Work at Home13.2%9.9%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Poway, CATacoma, WAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.5%1.7%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.7.7%7.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.9%13.4%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.14.4%16.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.1%12.7%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.7.8%6.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.21.3%13.4%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.5.8%2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.0%3.7%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.7.2%9.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.8%8.4%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.5%5.3%2.9%

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 3 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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ZIPS IN POWAY, CALIFORNIA
92064
ZIPS IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
98404, 98409, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98422, 98408, 98418, 98403, 98465, 13 total

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