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Connell, WA vs Hobbs, NM

#1 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)

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Overall, I would say this city is okay. I have lived here my whole life and graduated from here, so I know this town pretty well. It does have some pretty good qualities  More

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More