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Palmdale, CA vs Roswell, NM

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- The average commute for residents of Roswell is 23.6% shorter than it is for residents of Palmdale.
- 55.2% fewer residents of Roswell work from home compared to residents of Palmdale.
 Palmdale, CARoswell, NMUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1727
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 Palmdale, CARoswell, NMUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk0.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock2.9%9.7%
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 Palmdale, CARoswell, NMUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock19.4%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock24.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.6.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.5%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.19.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
Reviews for Palmdale    35 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here for nine years and I haven't had any problems. The weather is hot during the summer we get real Summers during the winter it's cold and it's sometimes  More

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Over 6 years ago

I have lived here for many years and I wish I could move elsewhere. I have lived on both the east and west sides of this city. The west side is supposedly better and I  More

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Over 11 years ago

I live in West Palmdale, right by the mall and i just love it. The area is in need of more restaurants, preferably steak houses, a good old fashion Chinese restaurant  More

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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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