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Rio Rancho, NM vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Surprise has been positive.
- Surprise has 0.9% more unemployment than Rio Rancho.
- Surprise job growth has increased by 27.2% in the past 10 years.

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 Rio Rancho, NMSurprise, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.6%6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.9%47.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.5%-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%6.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth4.1%14.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.9%27.2%6.3%

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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 4 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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 10 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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ZIPS IN RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
87124 87144
ZIPS IN SURPRISE, ARIZONA
85374 85379 85388 85387

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