2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Atlanta, GA vs Phoenix, AZ

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- The average commute for residents of Phoenix is 1.8% shorter than it is for residents of Atlanta.
- 38.2% fewer residents of Phoenix work from home compared to residents of Atlanta.
 Atlanta, GAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 Commute Mode
 Atlanta, GAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit8.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk4.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Atlanta, GAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.8%2.9%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  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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