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Cottonwood, AZ vs Palm Desert, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Palm Desert is 5.0% longer than it is for residents of Cottonwood.
- 122.1% more residents of Palm Desert work from home compared to residents of Cottonwood.
 Cottonwood, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Cottonwood, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)69.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock15.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk6.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.3%9.7%
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 Cottonwood, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.9.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock13.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.7%2.9%
Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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Reviews for Palm Desert    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert, CA is full of rude people. One woman in a long sleeved pink shirt is being extremely rude and mocking people for no reason at a neighborhood Walmart in Palm  More

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Palm Desert is clean, upscale and beautiful. The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains bright blue sky and green expanses of golf course fairways, swimming pools and  More

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I made the mistake of moving here after a short vacation to be closer to family. Biggest mistake of my life! This is not the place to live if health is important to you.  More

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