2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Surprise, AZ vs Taos, NM

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- The average commute for residents of Taos is 9.5% shorter than it is for residents of Surprise.
- 12.4% fewer residents of Taos work from home compared to residents of Surprise.
 Surprise, AZTaos, NMUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Surprise, AZTaos, NMUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock3.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.2%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.0%0.5%
 Walk0.8%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Surprise, AZTaos, NMUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock19.9%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.10.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.13.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.9%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 Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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