2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Anchorage, AK vs Taos, NM

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- The average commute for residents of Taos is 1.5% longer than it is for residents of Anchorage.
- 41.9% more residents of Taos work from home compared to residents of Anchorage.
 Anchorage, AKTaos, NMUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Anchorage, AKTaos, NMUnited States
 Auto (alone)73.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock3.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.0%0.5%
 Walk2.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.1%9.7%
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 Anchorage, AKTaos, NMUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock19.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.9%2.9%
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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