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Las Cruces, NM vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- There are 120 physicians per 100,000 people in Rio Rancho.
- There are 136 physicians per 100,000 people in Las Cruces.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Las Cruces, NMRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock69.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock94.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.136  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock82100
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Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  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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