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Chesterfield, MO vs West Des Moines, IA

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- The average commute for residents of West Des Moines is 4.2% shorter than it is for residents of Chesterfield.
- 32.1% fewer residents of West Des Moines work from home compared to residents of Chesterfield.
 Chesterfield, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Commute Mode
 Chesterfield, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk0.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.6%9.7%
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 Chesterfield, MOWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.15.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock25.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.20.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock0.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.1%2.9%
Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 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 16 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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