2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Palm Springs, CA vs Tempe, AZ

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Tempe is 0.5% shorter than it is for residents of Palm Springs.
- 36.2% fewer residents of Tempe work from home compared to residents of Palm Springs.
 Palm Springs, CATempe, AZUnited States
 Commute Time222127
 space
 Commute Mode
 Palm Springs, CATempe, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)65.8%65.3%73.2%
 Carpool7.7%8.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.7%3.5%4.2%
 Bicycle0.4%2.9%0.5%
 Walk2.5%4.3%2.5%
 Work at Home20.9%13.3%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Palm Springs, CATempe, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.5%2.4%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.18.9%9.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.22.7%16.4%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.13.2%20.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.3%17.3%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.5.8%11.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.1%9.4%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.7%2.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.4%2.0%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.3.4%4.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.3%2.8%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.3.7%1.0%2.9%
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

   |    Reply

Over 4 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Palm Springs

Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

   |    Reply

Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Tempe



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.

Try Now


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

© Best Places. All rights reserved.