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Ruidoso, NM vs Roswell, NM

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Roswell is 6.1% longer than it is for residents of Ruidoso.
- 73.1% fewer residents of Roswell work from home compared to residents of Ruidoso.

Transportation
 Ruidoso, NMRoswell, NMUnited States
 Commute Time111727
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 Commute Mode
 Ruidoso, NMRoswell, NMUnited States
 Auto (alone)78.2%84.7%73.2%
 Carpool7.3%9.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%0.2%4.2%
 Bicycle0.0%0.5%0.5%
 Walk1.6%1.1%2.5%
 Work at Home10.7%2.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Ruidoso, NMRoswell, NMUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.8.7%5.1%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.31.9%19.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.26.3%25.8%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.23.5%24.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.4.2%7.8%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.1.0%2.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.1%4.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.0.0%0.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.0%1.9%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.0.5%3.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.6%2.6%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.0.2%1.5%2.9%

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 2 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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ZIPS IN RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO
88345 88312 88338 88355
ZIPS IN ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO
88203 88201

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