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Decatur, GA vs Santa Fe, NM

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Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Decatur?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 5.4 years older than in Decatur.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Decatur?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 8.1% less expensive than Decatur housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Decatur?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 7.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Decatur.

Things to do in Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

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.

 Decatur, GASanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Median Income$123,617  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$588,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  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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