2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Federal Way, WA vs Palm Desert, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Palm Desert is 11.8% shorter than it is for residents of Federal Way.
- 32.2% more residents of Palm Desert work from home compared to residents of Federal Way.
 Federal Way, WAPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
 space
 Commute Mode
 Federal Way, WAPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)69.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock15.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit7.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk1.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.3%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Federal Way, WAPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock13.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.8.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.13.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.7%2.9%
Reviews for Federal Way    14 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

A suburb of The Emerald City (Seattle, WA), Federal Way has become yet another go-to place for affluent travelers and transplants from states all over the nation. The  More

   |    Reply

I want to move my family to austin i havent bin there but we want some ware housing is affortable i have four boys age 6,3,2 and a baby of 2 months and ware theres jobs  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in Brooklyn NY, West Palm Beach & Port St Lucie, FL and now Federal Way, WA. While the cost of living here is higher than Florida, it is definitely lower  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Federal Way

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Palm Desert


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.