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Oak Park, IL vs Palm Springs, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Palm Springs is 12.0% shorter than it is for residents of Oak Park.
- 15.0% more residents of Palm Springs work from home compared to residents of Oak Park.
 Oak Park, ILPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Oak Park, ILPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)49.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit21.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk4.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock20.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Oak Park, ILPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock18.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.8.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock13.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.9.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.16.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.8.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.9.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.7%2.9%
Reviews for Oak Park    7 Reviews

We've lived in Oak Park for 25 years, raising our two children here. Now, looking ahead a few years, the Cost of Living (127), is a major factor in searching for  More

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I have grew up in the Oak Park area and have lived in other cities in the country. Oak Park is located outside of the city of Chicago. Though located reasonably  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you don't know any better you might think Oak Park is perfect. However, if you are like me and have other places as a comparison, you know better. I will say that  More

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Reviews for Palm Springs    12 Reviews

I lived in Palm Springs for 12 years and initially it appeared to be quite beautiful. The mountains are beautiful and palm trees, very stress-free and manageable.  More

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Over 5 years ago

14 years is plenty long enough. This is a nice place to visit, not live. In the last 20 years the air quality, especially in the summer has deteriorated considerably.  More

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Ghetto Crime City with lots of glitz... Police do nothing. Called 911 three times in a year: twice, no response. Provided the license plate of the criminals in two  More

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