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Pella, IA vs Santa Fe, NM

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Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Pella?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 7.5 years older than in Pella.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Pella?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 96.5% more expensive than Pella housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Pella?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 8.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pella.

Things to do in Pella?
Pella is a city located in Marion County, Iowa and home to just over 11,000 people. It was founded by Dutch immigrants in 1847 and has become known as the “Windmill City” due to its connection to the wind energy industry, with one of the first modern-style wind turbines being installed here in 1978. Pella is also home to Central College which was founded in 1853. The city features a historic downtown district and a number of cultural attractions such as Vermeer Windmill, Tulip Time Festival, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Scholte House Museum.

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.

 Pella, IASanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Median Income$80,270  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time10.75  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pella    1 Reviews

Smal conservative town. Strong Dutch heritage. Very clean nice community. Great for families and retirees from the midwest. Terrible weather, and limited  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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