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Cottonwood, AZ vs Surprise, AZ

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- The average commute for residents of Surprise is 12.9% longer than it is for residents of Cottonwood.
- 109.4% more residents of Surprise work from home compared to residents of Cottonwood.
 Cottonwood, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3027
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 Commute Mode
 Cottonwood, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)69.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk6.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Cottonwood, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.9.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock10.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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