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Fair Oaks, CA vs Santa Fe, NM

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Highlights
Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Fair Oaks?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 2.2 years younger than in Fair Oaks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Fair Oaks?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 5.9% less expensive than Fair Oaks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Fair Oaks?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 8.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fair Oaks.

Things to do in Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks, CA boasts a small-town charm built on its agricultural roots but still keeping up with modern times offering many amenities such as fantastic shopping spots at Fair Oaks Village Mall where people can be seen partaking in its weekly farmers market too!

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.

 Fair Oaks, CASanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Median Income$99,629  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$575,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  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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