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Cibolo, TX vs Carlsbad, NM

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Are people in Carlsbad older or younger than people in Cibolo?
- The Median Age in Carlsbad is 0.7 years older than in Cibolo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carlsbad or Cibolo?
- Carlsbad housing costs are 45.8% less expensive than Cibolo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carlsbad or Cibolo?
- The average commute for residents of Carlsbad is 11.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cibolo.

Things to do in Cibolo?
Cibolo is a city in Guadalupe and Bexar counties with a population of over 25,000 people as of 2019. The city is known for its family-friendly atmosphere where visitors can find plenty of recreational activities such as visiting the Cibolo Nature Center or spending the day at the local splash pad. One not to miss event is the annual Christmas in Old Town which happens every December and brings together locals for a weekend of festivities!

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!

 Cibolo, TXCarlsbad, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,525329,725,481
 Median Income$106,654  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$339,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cibolo    2 Reviews

We moved from Albany, NY upstate area to Cibolo, TX in 2018. VERY mild winters, three months of 95+ degree pool temps, kind people, beautiful homes, TexMex BBQ  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great place to  More

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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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