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Santa Fe, NM vs Alhambra, CA

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Are people in Alhambra older or younger than people in Santa Fe?
- The Median Age in Alhambra is 2.8 years younger than in Santa Fe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alhambra or Santa Fe?
- Alhambra housing costs are 57.2% more expensive than Santa Fe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alhambra or Santa Fe?
- The average commute for residents of Alhambra is 11.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Santa Fe.

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.

Things to do in Alhambra?
Alhambra, California lies in the western corner of Los Angeles County offering easy access to attractions such as the USC Pacific Asia Museum or the Gamble House.

 Santa Fe, NMAlhambra, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,174329,725,481
 Median Income$61,990  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$541,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Santa Fe    55 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Alhambra    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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Over 11 years ago

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Over 18 years ago

Alhambra is a middle class city with a growing center of town and redevelopment area. Lots of shade tree-lined streets and ample shopping places. Good place for  More

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