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Des Moines, IA vs Orangevale, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Orangevale is 10.1% longer than it is for residents of Des Moines.
- 66.2% more residents of Orangevale work from home compared to residents of Des Moines.
 Des Moines, IAOrangevale, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2927
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 Commute Mode
 Des Moines, IAOrangevale, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk2.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.6%9.7%
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 Des Moines, IAOrangevale, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock5.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.9%2.9%
Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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Reviews for Orangevale    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Light rain throughout the year. Spring and fall are unbeatable. Summer is deffinately Hot, but with so many options to go camping and swimming, cooling off is never  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another comment from an Orangevale resident complains about the diminishing of rural character and the coming of compact development. Unfortunately, I cannot endorse  More

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Over 17 years ago

Think twice before purchasing property in one of the more expensive places to live. Orangevale is losing its small town flavor while be buffeted or "tucked into" other  More

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