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    City vs city

    Carlsbad, NM vs Roswell, NM

    CarlsbadRoswell
    Population31,81347,823
    Population growth (1 yr)0.2%-0.4%
    Median home value$187,900$139,200
    Median rent$1,206$840
    Household income$78,277$50,294
    Unemployment4.4%5.9%
    Bachelor's degree+12%12%
    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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