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Golden, CO vs Carlsbad, NM

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- The average commute for residents of Carlsbad is 3.0% shorter than it is for residents of Golden.
- 82.9% fewer residents of Carlsbad work from home compared to residents of Golden.
 Golden, COCarlsbad, NMUnited States
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 Golden, COCarlsbad, NMUnited States
 Auto (alone)59.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock10.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk6.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.8%9.7%
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 Golden, COCarlsbad, NMUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock19.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.0%2.9%
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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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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