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West Des Moines, IA vs Rock Springs, WY

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- The average commute for residents of Rock Springs is 0.4% shorter than it is for residents of West Des Moines.
- 86.3% fewer residents of Rock Springs work from home compared to residents of West Des Moines.
 West Des Moines, IARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Commute Time181827
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 Commute Mode
 West Des Moines, IARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Auto (alone)77.5%79.2%73.2%
 Carpool7.7%14.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%1.5%4.2%
 Bicycle0.3%1.2%0.5%
 Walk0.7%1.4%2.5%
 Work at Home11.6%1.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 West Des Moines, IARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%7.4%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.12.6%23.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.8%28.7%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.25.2%12.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.9%5.9%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.6.2%1.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.1%5.2%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.0.9%1.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.8%4.2%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.0.8%4.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.2%3.6%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.1%1.3%2.9%
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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