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Rio Rancho, NM vs Green Mountain Falls, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Green Mountain Falls or is it cheaper to live in Rio Rancho?
- Green Mountain Falls is 16.2% more expensive than Rio Rancho.

Which city has more affordable housing, Green Mountain Falls or Rio Rancho?
- Green Mountain Falls housing costs are 43.5% more expensive than Rio Rancho housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rio Rancho or is Health Care more affordable in Green Mountain Falls.
- Health related expenses are 3.1% more in Green Mountain Falls.
 Rio Rancho, NMGreen Mountain Falls, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.3100
 Food & Groceries95.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.6100
 Housing87.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$383,400$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock106.1100
 Miscellaneous106.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Green Mountain Falls    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I lived in a small rental cabin in Green Mountain Falls for three years. I had to hike up a steep hill (with groceries and wash), might have to shovel thigh-high  More

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