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San Marcos, CA vs Surprise, AZ

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- The average commute for residents of Surprise is 3.9% longer than it is for residents of San Marcos.
- 16.4% fewer residents of Surprise work from home compared to residents of San Marcos.
 San Marcos, CASurprise, AZUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3027
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 Commute Mode
 San Marcos, CASurprise, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)74.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk2.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.6%9.7%
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 San Marcos, CASurprise, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock10.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  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 12 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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