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Alamogordo, NM vs Escondido, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Escondido is 9.5% longer than it is for residents of Alamogordo.
- 96.5% more residents of Escondido work from home compared to residents of Alamogordo.
 Alamogordo, NMEscondido, CAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Alamogordo, NMEscondido, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)83.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock10.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk1.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock8.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Alamogordo, NMEscondido, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock5.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.1%2.9%
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

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

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Over 11 years ago

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

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Over 13 years ago

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 Escondido    16 Reviews

Escondido wins because of the weather, but has a lot of drawbacks. The schools are HORRIBLE. Like really bad. I've moved around a lot and the schools are the worst  More

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Weather is perfect year round. There are tons of things to do with the lakes, parks, the world famous San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, performing arts center, numerous  More

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Over 9 years ago

Good cost of  More

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