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    City vs city

    Santa Fe, NM vs Rio Rancho, NM

    Santa FeRio Rancho
    Population88,224106,533
    Population growth (1 yr)0.7%2.1%
    Median home value$411,500$273,300
    Median rent$1,380$1,481
    Household income$70,110$85,755
    Unemployment5.1%4.8%
    Bachelor's degree+22%21%
    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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