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Rio Rancho, NM vs Box Elder, SD

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Are people in Box Elder older or younger than people in Rio Rancho?
- The Median Age in Box Elder is 10.1 years younger than in Rio Rancho.

Are housing costs cheaper in Box Elder or Rio Rancho?
- Box Elder housing costs are 3.2% more expensive than Rio Rancho housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Box Elder or Rio Rancho?
- The average commute for residents of Box Elder is 12.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Rio Rancho.

Things to do in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho is a wonderful city located in New Mexico. It's known for its vast open spaces, exciting culture, and vibrant nightlife. Visitors can explore the local area by taking advantage of outdoor activities like visiting Old San Ysidro Church or playing a game of disc golf at the Riverwalk Disc Golf Park. Culture buffs can visit places like the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and Petroglyph National Monument to gain insight into local culture. After exploring, sample delicious food from restaurants like Rio Rancho Pizzeria or Ichiban Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar. With so much to offer, Rio Rancho is an amazing place to visit for an unforgettable experience!

Things to do in Box Elder?
Box Elder SD resides along I-90 exit 131 eastbound between Rapid City & Sioux Falls featuring Hot Springs Municipal Airport Ranch Creek Golf Course Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Evans Plunge Mineral Spa plus Cave Of The Winds Tours between June–September attracting tourists all year round!

 Rio Rancho, NMBox Elder, SDUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,527329,725,481
 Median Income$70,615  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$310,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.38  Unlock26.38
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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