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Carlsbad, NM vs Dumas, TX

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Are people in Dumas older or younger than people in Carlsbad?
- The Median Age in Dumas is 6.2 years younger than in Carlsbad.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dumas or Carlsbad?
- Dumas housing costs are 16.4% less expensive than Carlsbad housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dumas or Carlsbad?
- The average commute for residents of Dumas is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Carlsbad.

Things to do in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is a city located in southeastern New Mexico that is known for its stunning landscape of caves, limestone cliffs and deserts dotted with cacti. It is home to Carlsbad Caverns National Park which contains over 100 limestone caves filled with unique formations that attract nature-lovers from across the globe. There are also several recreational activities available like rock climbing and ATV tours along with various art galleries featuring local history exhibits to explore!

Things to do in Dumas?
Dumas, TX is an old city positioned along Route 66 between Amarillo and Dalhart offering plenty of outdoor activities including grounds for hunting, camping and ATV riding at Moore County Park established in 1930’s while visiting places like Dumas Bluffs provides a rich history into what this small desert town was like in days past.

 Carlsbad, NMDumas, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,565329,725,481
 Median Income$70,745  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carlsbad    16 Reviews

I've only been here for a few months, but I can quickly sum up this town as a rundown truck stop, perpetually buffeted by relentless wind, dirt, and hot air. The gas  More

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Over 3 years ago

We used to visit here every few years from Michigan just to see the Living Desert State Park. A very long way to drive to spend a a couple of days in this hauntingly  More

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Been here 9 years. Very difficult place. Price gouging, extremely expensive to live here. Crazy amounts of crime, cops do nothing. Very crowded, bad traffic and crazy  More

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Reviews for Dumas    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Lived here most of my life. It is, as another reviewer stated, unfortunately run by the large hispanic population. That in itself would not be bad at all because they  More

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Over 18 years ago

Dumas is a sleepy little town in the Texas Panhandle. Cost of living is low but so is quality of living. The town is dominated by the Hispanic population, many are  More

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