2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Roanoke, VA vs Phoenix, AZ

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- The average commute for residents of Phoenix is 4.8% longer than it is for residents of Roanoke.
- 50.1% more residents of Phoenix work from home compared to residents of Roanoke.
 Roanoke, VAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 Commute Mode
 Roanoke, VAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk2.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.5%9.7%
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 Roanoke, VAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.15.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.21.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.8%2.9%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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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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