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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Rio Rico, AZ vs Santa Fe, NM

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Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Rio Rico?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 9.9 years older than in Rio Rico.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Rio Rico?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 125.6% more expensive than Rio Rico housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Rio Rico?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 9.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Rio Rico.

Things to do in Rio Rico?
Rio Rico, AZ is a pleasant village northwest of Tucson boasting numerous enjoyable landmarks including Nanny Creek featuring tranquil grounds and gardensor Rio Rico Golf Course ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly during the amazing Cinco de Mayo celebration flaunting traditional foods and plenty entertainment every May.

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.

 Rio Rico, AZSanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Median Income$54,554  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$239,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.58  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Rio Rico    1 Reviews
Maurita · Rio Rico, AZ
Quiet Community in the Hills
Over 6 years ago

We retired here from Maine about 5 years ago to leave the cold & damp behind. Here it is warm & dry most of the time, little humidity, not many flies, mosquitoes, etc.   More

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Reviews for Santa Fe    55 Reviews
Andrea · Santa Fe, NM
I love this City Different!
Over 3 years ago

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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"Ret1re" · Johnsburg, NY
Great, but not perfect
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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chris · Ogden, UT
Carnival of fools
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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