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Carlsbad, NM vs Taos, NM

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- The average commute for residents of Taos is 0.9% shorter than it is for residents of Carlsbad.
- 167.3% more residents of Taos work from home compared to residents of Carlsbad.
 Carlsbad, NMTaos, NMUnited States
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 Carlsbad, NMTaos, NMUnited States
 Auto (alone)84.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock3.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.0%0.5%
 Walk0.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.1%9.7%
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 Carlsbad, NMTaos, NMUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.7.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock19.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.24.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.6.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.9%2.9%
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 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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