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Yuma, AZ vs Palm Desert, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Palm Desert is 5.3% longer than it is for residents of Yuma.
- 139.6% more residents of Palm Desert work from home compared to residents of Yuma.
 Yuma, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Yuma, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)78.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock15.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk1.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Yuma, AZPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock13.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.22.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.6.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.7%2.9%
Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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Reviews for Palm Desert    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert, CA is full of rude people. One woman in a long sleeved pink shirt is being extremely rude and mocking people for no reason at a neighborhood Walmart in Palm  More

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Palm Desert is clean, upscale and beautiful. The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains bright blue sky and green expanses of golf course fairways, swimming pools and  More

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I made the mistake of moving here after a short vacation to be closer to family. Biggest mistake of my life! This is not the place to live if health is important to you.  More

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