Alamogordo, NM vs Pearl, MS
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
Pearl
78
#203 nationally
Pearl leads in crime level (4.8 vs 9.2). Alamogordo leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 25.1 min). Alamogordo leads in walk score (24 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamogordo, NM | Pearl, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#338) | 78 (#203) |
| Population | 31,284 | 28,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,125 | $211,159 |
| Median Household Income | $50,721 | $56,838 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+47.1 |
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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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78 Score
Pearl, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,159
Population
28,117
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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