| | Rio Rancho, NM | Apple Valley, CA | United States |
| Overall | 94.9 | 118.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.4 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Health | 80.1 | 86.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 87.1 | 110.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $310,800 | $382,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,960.0% | 11,580.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 99.7 | 116.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.3 | 110.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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
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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Reviews for Apple Valley 
20 Reviews
I've lived in Apple Valley for 11 years. The town is poorly managed, but still an okay place to live. In your climate rating you say average rainfall is 14 inches per More
Overall, it's a nice place to call home. The affordability makes it a desirable place to live, especially with the amount you get for your money. For people who own farm More
This is a beautiful place. Gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, many different kinds of birds including the Mockingbird and phoebes. When I first moved up here we had many More
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