Alamogordo, NM vs Camden, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alamogordo
76.5
#338 nationally
Camden
74.3
#607 nationally
Alamogordo leads in crime level (9.2 vs 37.8). Camden leads in walk score (63 vs 24). Alamogordo leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamogordo, NM | Camden, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#338) | 74.3 (#607) |
| Population | 31,284 | 71,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,125 | $146,599 |
| Median Household Income | $50,721 | $36,258 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 37.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+27.4 |
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76.5 Score
Alamogordo, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,125
Population
31,284
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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74.3 Score
Camden, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$146,599
Population
71,100
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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