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Santa Fe, NM vs Charleston, WV

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Are people in Charleston older or younger than people in Santa Fe?
- The Median Age in Charleston is 2.3 years younger than in Santa Fe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Charleston or Santa Fe?
- Charleston housing costs are 71.3% less expensive than Santa Fe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Charleston or Santa Fe?
- The average commute for residents of Charleston is 3.0 minutes shorter 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 Charleston?
Charleston, West Virginia sits along the Kanawha River in the heart of Appalachia. This vibrant city has wonderful museums highlighting its rich history plus delicious local cuisine that combines Appalachian flavors with modern favorites. Outdoor activities abound with hiking trails in nearby state parks or exploring one of the many lakes for fishing or kayaking. Charleston is also home to lively musical venues showcasing everything from bluegrass music to jazz performers!

 Santa Fe, NMCharleston, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,055329,725,481
 Median Income$61,990  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$541,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%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 Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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