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Las Vegas, NM vs Alamogordo, NM

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Are people in Alamogordo older or younger than people in Las Vegas?
- The Median Age in Alamogordo is 1.4 years younger than in Las Vegas.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alamogordo or Las Vegas?
- Alamogordo housing costs are 17.0% more expensive than Las Vegas housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alamogordo or Las Vegas?
- The average commute for residents of Alamogordo is 3.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Las Vegas.

Things to do in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas, NM lies along the old Santa Fe Trail in New Mexico’s Rio Grande Valley Las Vegas covers 8square miles with about 14500 people living within its borders It provides many services for citizens such as schools medical center municipal court swimming pools shopping centers restaurants churches and more but it's also known for its numerous historical sites from 19th century covered bridges to early Americana buildings .

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!

 Las Vegas, NMAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,201329,725,481
 Median Income$34,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$164,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Las Vegas    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I was motivated to write this review because Las Vegas is my favorite getaway from SE Colorado, where I live. I've been there many, many times -- I stay overnight there  More

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I live in Colorado and have driven by Las Vegas at least 20 times and always wished I could stop to visit. I even considered it as an option of future residence until I  More

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Over 16 years ago

Las Vegas New Mexico is truly an architectural gem-100s of historic registered buildings from victorian mansions to adobe haciendas unfortunately it is also full of  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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