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Roswell, NM vs Rio Communities, NM

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Is it cheaper to live in Rio Communities or is it cheaper to live in Roswell?
- Rio Communities is 21.2% more expensive than Roswell.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rio Communities or Roswell?
- Rio Communities housing costs are 56.6% more expensive than Roswell housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Roswell or is Health Care more affordable in Rio Communities.
- Health related expenses are 9.8% less in Rio Communities.
 Roswell, NMRio Communities, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock86.3100
 Food & Groceries91.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock78.5100
 Housing41.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$214,300$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock99.6100
 Miscellaneous78.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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