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Ruidoso, NM vs Grand Junction, CO

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Grand Junction is 5.3% longer than it is for residents of Ruidoso.
- 13.7% fewer residents of Grand Junction work from home compared to residents of Ruidoso.

Transportation
 Ruidoso, NMGrand Junction, COUnited States
 Commute Time111627
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 Commute Mode
 Ruidoso, NMGrand Junction, COUnited States
 Auto (alone)78.2%74.6%73.2%
 Carpool7.3%8.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%0.4%4.2%
 Bicycle0.0%2.1%0.5%
 Walk1.6%3.2%2.5%
 Work at Home10.7%9.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Ruidoso, NMGrand Junction, COUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.8.7%2.3%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.31.9%22.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.26.3%27.1%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.23.5%23.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.4.2%14.8%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.1.0%1.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.1%2.1%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.0.0%0.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.0%0.2%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.0.5%2.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.6%2.1%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.0.2%1.3%2.9%

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 2 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 2 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 Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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ZIPS IN RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO
88345 88312 88338 88355
ZIPS IN GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
81501 81503 81506 81505

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