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Yakima, WA vs Palm Springs, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Palm Springs is 3.9% longer than it is for residents of Yakima.
- 361.2% more residents of Palm Springs work from home compared to residents of Yakima.
 Yakima, WAPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Yakima, WAPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk1.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock20.9%9.7%
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 Yakima, WAPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock18.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.24.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock13.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.7%2.9%
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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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

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Over 5 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

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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

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