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Angel Fire, NM vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Is it cheaper to live in Rio Rancho or is it cheaper to live in Angel Fire?
- Rio Rancho is 23.2% more expensive than Angel Fire.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rio Rancho or Angel Fire?
- Rio Rancho housing costs are 20.8% less expensive than Angel Fire housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Angel Fire or is Health Care more affordable in Rio Rancho.
- Health related expenses are 7.4% less in Rio Rancho.
 Angel Fire, NMRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.9100
 Food & Groceries100.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock80.1100
 Housing110.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$310,800$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock99.7100
 Miscellaneous78.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Angel Fire    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We have a summer home in Angel Fire, summer is awesome with temperatures in the 70’s and low 80’s. It’s a small town with only a few restaurants but it’s a short  More

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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 5 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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