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Surprise, AZ vs Alamogordo, NM

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- The average commute for residents of Alamogordo is 11.7% shorter than it is for residents of Surprise.
- 64.0% fewer residents of Alamogordo work from home compared to residents of Surprise.
 Surprise, AZAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Commute Mode
 Surprise, AZAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock10.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk0.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock4.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Surprise, AZAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock26.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.13.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  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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