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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Santa Fe, NM vs Apache Junction, AZ

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Are people in Apache Junction older or younger than people in Santa Fe?
- The Median Age in Apache Junction is 9.5 years older than in Santa Fe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Apache Junction or Santa Fe?
- Apache Junction housing costs are 31.9% less expensive than Santa Fe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Apache Junction or Santa Fe?
- The average commute for residents of Apache Junction is 7.5 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 Apache Junction?
Apache Junction, Arizona is found in Maricopa County featuring numerous attractions including Superstition Mountain or Monument Canyon Golf Course while also having stores like Wal-Mart Supercenter at Gold Canyon.

 Santa Fe, NMApache Junction, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,311329,725,481
 Median Income$61,990  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock53.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$541,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.14  Unlock26.38
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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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Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews
Kent · Chandler, AZ
A retirement Town
Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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kristin · Apache Junction, AZ
aj
Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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robert · Apache Junction, AZ
crime
Over 19 years ago

tell me about drug  More

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