Alamogordo, NM vs Forest Park, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alamogordo
76.5
#338 nationally
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Alamogordo leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 25.6 min). Forest Park leads in median household income ($63,690 vs $50,721). Forest Park leads in crime level (7.8 vs 9.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamogordo, NM | Forest Park, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#338) | 75.4 (#461) |
| Population | 31,284 | 19,839 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,125 | $239,236 |
| Median Household Income | $50,721 | $63,690 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | D+14.9 |
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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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75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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