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Pinehurst, NC vs Santa Fe, NM

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Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Pinehurst?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 14.7 years younger than in Pinehurst.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Pinehurst?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 19.2% more expensive than Pinehurst housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Pinehurst?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pinehurst.

Things to do in Pinehurst?
Nestled in the heart of the Sandhills region lies Pinehurst -- a serene town that offers world-class golf courses plus plenty of outdoor activities like hiking and biking on its many trails. Residents can also take advantage of nearby American Indian heritage sites or spend an afternoon fishing around one of North Carolina’s larger lakes.

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.

 Pinehurst, NCSanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Median Income$92,342  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$454,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pinehurst    3 Reviews

I've lived here all my life, born and raised. This area is and will always be known for golf but we also have a really big horse community. The area is a well know  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have to travel 1 to 2 hours to have anything to do. So if you want to live in a small town and don't mind traveling out of town for good restaurants, ball games, and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pinehurst is a small town that is growing rapidly. It once attracted those that were retiring or vacationing. Void of the bright lights, but plenty to do. People of  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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