| | Alamogordo, NM | Cortez, CO | United States |
| Overall | 75.2 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.2 | 100.2 | 100 |
| Health | 86.8 | 80.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 50.1 | 78.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $192,200 | $276,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,190.0% | 10,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 64.5 | 74.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 77.7 | 98.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Alamogordo 
14 Reviews
I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a More
The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer More
I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative More
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Reviews for Cortez 
6 Reviews
A digital nomad / nature lover's sunny, perfect weather paradise, at half the cost of touristy Durango. Cortez is Colorado's under-the-radar town that's mostly only More
I moved out to Cortez, Colorado after a 30 day trip around the US. Of all the places I visited, this was the place I deemed best to move for a multitude of reasons. It More
I've live on this area and cannot recommend it to anyone. Cortez and Montezuma county are horrible. School are bad. After meeting several local teachers I am surprised More
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