Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Rio Rancho, NM vs. Harlingen, TX

2024 Compare Cities Job Market:
Rio Rancho, NM vs Harlingen, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Harlingen has been positive.
- Harlingen has 1.4% less unemployment than Rio Rancho.
- Harlingen job growth has increased by 1.3% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Rio Rancho, NMHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.6%9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.9%27.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.5%-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%-2.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth4.1%-1.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.9%1.3%6.3%

View More Data >

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rio Rancho

Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

   |    Reply

This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Harlingen

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Rio Rancho, New Mexico Cost of Living vs Harlingen, Texas Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
87124 87144
ZIPS IN HARLINGEN, TEXAS
78550 78552

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now