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Rio Rancho, NM vs Atascadero, CA

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Highlights
- There are 250 physicians per 100,000 people in Atascadero.
- There are 120 physicians per 100,000 people in Rio Rancho.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Rio Rancho, NMAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock75.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9486.9
 Physicians per Cap.120  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock96100
   (100 = best)
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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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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