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Palm Desert, CA vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- There are 201 physicians per 100,000 people in Surprise.
- There are 99 physicians per 100,000 people in Palm Desert.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Palm Desert, CASurprise, AZUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)50  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock95.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.99  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock92100
   (100 = best)
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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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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