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Ruidoso, NM vs Cottonwood, AZ

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- The average commute for residents of Cottonwood is 6.2% longer than it is for residents of Ruidoso.
- 48.6% fewer residents of Cottonwood work from home compared to residents of Ruidoso.
 Ruidoso, NMCottonwood, AZUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Ruidoso, NMCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)78.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock15.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk1.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.5%9.7%
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 Ruidoso, NMCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.8.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock21.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.26.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock7.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.4.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock6.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.3%2.9%
Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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