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Fairfield, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho spends 0.6% less per student than Fairfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.1% lower in Rio Rancho than in Fairfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rio Rancho had 7.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairfield

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 Fairfield, CARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,968$13,881$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346$10,727$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,685$6,119$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio2315.1616.23
 Students per Librarian62539434573
 Students per Counselor867705530
 Grade School Educ.6.6%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%4.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.4%94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%26.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.9%12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%31.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.2%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%1.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Fairfield    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Over 9 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 4 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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ZIPS IN FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA
94533 94534 94535
ZIPS IN RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
87124 87144

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