2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Anchorage, AK vs Rock Springs, WY

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- The average commute for residents of Rock Springs is 1.5% shorter than it is for residents of Anchorage.
- 77.9% fewer residents of Rock Springs work from home compared to residents of Anchorage.
 Anchorage, AKRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Commute Mode
 Anchorage, AKRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Auto (alone)73.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock14.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.2%0.5%
 Walk2.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock1.6%9.7%
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 Anchorage, AKRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock23.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  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 17 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 18 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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