2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Taos, NM vs Truckee, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Truckee is 4.5% longer than it is for residents of Taos.
- 88.5% more residents of Truckee work from home compared to residents of Taos.
 Taos, NMTruckee, CAUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Taos, NMTruckee, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.6%0.5%
 Walk6.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock19.1%9.7%
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 Taos, NMTruckee, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.9%2.9%
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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Reviews for Truckee    3 Reviews

I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  More

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