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Carefree, AZ vs La Quinta, CA

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- The average commute for residents of La Quinta is 12.2% shorter than it is for residents of Carefree.
- 62.1% fewer residents of La Quinta work from home compared to residents of Carefree.
 Carefree, AZLa Quinta, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2427
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 Carefree, AZLa Quinta, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)60.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk0.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.8%9.7%
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 Carefree, AZLa Quinta, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock11.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.13.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.8%2.9%
Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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Reviews for La Quinta    5 Reviews

I've lived here nearly 15 years. Life in La Quinta is special. No, it's not like at the coast. Here, it's relaxed. You can enjoy beautiful blue skies nearly 350 days out  More

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My wife and I have lived in La Quinta, CA for 16 years. Over these years we've seen a tremendous amount of development, which on the one hand has improved shopping and  More

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Over 17 years ago

The positive: - Winter days are great at around 75ºF. - Abundant sunshine. - New infrastructure. - Landscaped greenery & water features. - It's not overly crowded &  More

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