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Cortez, CO vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Golden is 6.0% longer than it is for residents of Cortez.
- 233.2% more residents of Golden work from home compared to residents of Cortez.
 Cortez, COGolden, COUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2427
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 Commute Mode
 Cortez, COGolden, COUnited States
 Auto (alone)75.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.2%0.5%
 Walk3.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock22.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Cortez, COGolden, COUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.10.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock14.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.6.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.2.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock5.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
Reviews for Cortez    6 Reviews

A digital nomad / nature lover's sunny, perfect weather paradise, at half the cost of touristy Durango. Cortez is Colorado's under-the-radar town that's mostly only  More

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I moved out to Cortez, Colorado after a 30 day trip around the US. Of all the places I visited, this was the place I deemed best to move for a multitude of reasons. It  More

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I've live on this area and cannot recommend it to anyone. Cortez and Montezuma county are horrible. School are bad. After meeting several local teachers I am surprised  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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