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Fort Madison, IA vs Alamogordo, NM

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Are people in Alamogordo older or younger than people in Fort Madison?
- The Median Age in Alamogordo is 3.9 years younger than in Fort Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alamogordo or Fort Madison?
- Alamogordo housing costs are 84.3% more expensive than Fort Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alamogordo or Fort Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Alamogordo is 0.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fort Madison.

Things to do in Fort Madison?
Fort Madison is located in Lee County in the southeastern corner of Iowa. The town is home to just under 11,000 residents who enjoy easy access to the Mississippi River as well as recreational activities found at riverside campgrounds and throughout nearby wooded areas. Additionally, Fort Madison has several parks where visitors can explore nature or take part in special events such as concerts and festivals.

Things to do in Alamogordo?
Alamogordo NM seats east Las Cruces which is known primarily for its unique outdoor spots like Oliver Lee Memorial State Park where hikers and picnickers find plenty of trails & breathtaking views that pair well with excellent shopping opportunities throughout town!

 Fort Madison, IAAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,201329,725,481
 Median Income$45,713  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$104,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Madison    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Not very much to  More

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Over 19 years ago

The Mayor is Steve  More

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Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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