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Alamogordo, NM vs Red River, NM

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Is it cheaper to live in Red River or is it cheaper to live in Alamogordo?
- Red River is 27.7% more expensive than Alamogordo.

Which city has more affordable housing, Red River or Alamogordo?
- Red River housing costs are 131.5% more expensive than Alamogordo housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Alamogordo or is Health Care more affordable in Red River.
- Health related expenses are 2.6% less in Red River.
 Alamogordo, NMRed River, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock96.0100
 Food & Groceries92.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.5100
 Housing50.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$317,600$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock73.4100
 Miscellaneous77.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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