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Branson, MO vs Santa Fe, NM

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Highlights
Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Branson?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 4.4 years older than in Branson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Branson?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 115.7% more expensive than Branson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Branson?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 0.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Branson.

Things to do in Branson?
Branson, MO is located in Taney County and has a population of about 12,000 people. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US with attractions like Silver Dollar City theme park and numerous shows being performed nightly. Shopping, golfing and boating are also popular activities here.

Things to do in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe, New Mexico is considered one of America's most unique and beautiful cities that offers stunning views of both the Sangre de Cristo mountains and downtown Plaza.

 Branson, MOSanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Median Income$45,669  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$250,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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Reviews for Santa Fe    55 Reviews

I’ve recently moved to Santa Fe from Colorado. I love Santa Fe for various reasons… mostly because of the tricultural aspects of it. We have amazing Native American,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Bought a house here in 2013 and split my time here with other house in Adirondack Mountains of NYS. Santa Fe is great, but not perfect. Love the climate. 306 days of  More

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Over 6 years ago

The only 2 things about Santa Fe that are nice is the scenery and the weather. But, those two things cannot bring about the total comfort and homeyness that makes a city  More

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