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Golden, CO vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- There are 120 physicians per 100,000 people in Rio Rancho.
- There are 193 physicians per 100,000 people in Golden.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Golden, CORio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock69.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)89  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock94.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.193  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock82100
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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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