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Phoenix, AZ vs Tacoma, WA

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- The average commute for residents of Tacoma is 4.3% longer than it is for residents of Phoenix.
- 13.8% fewer residents of Tacoma work from home compared to residents of Phoenix.
 Phoenix, AZTacoma, WAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3027
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 Commute Mode
 Phoenix, AZTacoma, WAUnited States
 Auto (alone)70.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock10.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk1.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Phoenix, AZTacoma, WAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.16.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.0%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock5.3%2.9%
Reviews for Phoenix    449 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

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Over 1 years ago

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 4 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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