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Salem, OR vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Surprise is 7.3% longer than it is for residents of Salem.
- 10.0% more residents of Surprise work from home compared to residents of Salem.

Transportation
 Salem, ORSurprise, AZUnited States
 Commute Time233027
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 Commute Mode
 Salem, ORSurprise, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)71.7%76.8%73.2%
 Carpool9.5%9.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.2%0.2%4.2%
 Bicycle1.4%0.4%0.5%
 Walk3.4%0.8%2.5%
 Work at Home10.5%11.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Salem, ORSurprise, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.6%1.9%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.10.4%9.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.2%10.3%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.21.8%11.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.7%13.2%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.5.0%6.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.7%13.1%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.9%4.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.2%5.4%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.6.0%10.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.0%10.3%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.6%2.6%2.9%

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Reviews for Salem    37 Reviews

After reading the reviews here, I had to come write my own. The problem I had with most of the reviews is that most were very opinion-based and seemed to assume everyone  More

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Moved here approx. 4 years ago from SW Michigan, but I've lived in 9 other cities & 5 other states. Salem is a very manageable sized city, with tons of parks, diverse  More

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Over 4 years ago

I'm a native 5th generation Oregonian, so bear in mind that I was born with webs between my toes! Anyway, I used to think it rained too much when I was young. Then I  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 10 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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ZIPS IN SALEM, OREGON
97301 97302 97304 97306
ZIPS IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA
85374 85379 85388 85387

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