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Altoona, PA vs Tempe, AZ

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Tempe is 2.5% longer than it is for residents of Altoona.
- 229.4% more residents of Tempe work from home compared to residents of Altoona.
 Altoona, PATempe, AZUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2127
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 Commute Mode
 Altoona, PATempe, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)80.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.9%0.5%
 Walk4.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Altoona, PATempe, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock11.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.0%2.9%
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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