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    City vs city

    Albuquerque, NM vs Santa Fe, NM

    AlbuquerqueSanta Fe
    Population562,48888,224
    Population growth (1 yr)-0.0%0.7%
    Median home value$266,700$411,500
    Median rent$1,085$1,380
    Household income$65,604$70,110
    Unemployment5.3%5.1%
    Bachelor's degree+21%22%
    State crime /100k2,9992,999

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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