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Espanola, NM vs Rifle, CO

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Are people in Rifle older or younger than people in Espanola?
- The Median Age in Rifle is 5.5 years younger than in Espanola.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rifle or Espanola?
- Rifle housing costs are 59.6% more expensive than Espanola housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rifle or Espanola?
- The average commute for residents of Rifle is 7.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Espanola.

Things to do in Espanola?
Espanola New Mexico found between Tierra Amarilla & Chimayo being gateway through Sangre de Cristo Mountains originated centuries ago after Franciscan friars established missions within very area today allowing travelers get a glimpse into past while visiting breathtaking landscapes untouched since that time!. This cozy spot attracts thousands during winter season thanks mainly due skiing possibilities offered at nearby Northern New Mexico ski resorts found right next desserts feeding hungry skiers alongside snowboarders alike ensuring everyone has fun all day long!

Things to do in Rifle?
Rifle, CO is situated along Interstate 70 at the base of Colorado’s Western Slope region close to the borders of both Utah and Wyoming. The small city has an estimated population of just over 10,000 people and features numerous recreational activities outfitted with nearby parks and natural areas to explore.

 Espanola, NMRifle, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,325329,725,481
 Median Income$42,611  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$269,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Espanola    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The cost of living is much too high for what you get here. The gas prices are at least 20 cents per gallon higher than anywhere else around. The electric bills are  More

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Over 19 years ago

high real estate  More

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Reviews for Rifle    6 Reviews

I love the Western Slope!! While there are a lot of good things to be said about the Western Slope of Colorado, which Rifle is, there are some concerning things as  More

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Been living in the area for 3 years, Rifle for half of that. The city recently upgraded the water facilities, and the north half of I-70 no longer has the nasty hard  More

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Over 8 years ago

This area has a heroin/meth problem. It doesn't really impact you if you avoid it, but you tend to see a lot of tweakers/beggars/homeless around town. Water is not that  More

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