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Hackensack, NJ vs Santa Fe, NM

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Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Hackensack?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 4.3 years older than in Hackensack.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Hackensack?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 44.1% more expensive than Hackensack housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Hackensack?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 12.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hackensack.

Things to do in Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

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.

 Hackensack, NJSanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Median Income$73,716  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  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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