| | Olathe, KS | Rio Rancho, NM | United States |
| Overall | 106.2 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.0 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Health | 101.2 | 80.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 112.5 | 87.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $356,500 | $310,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,910.0% | 9,960.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.4 | 99.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 124.6 | 106.3 | 100 |
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I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school More
I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South More
Lived in Olathe since about 1980.
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Reviews for Rio Rancho 
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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
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
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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