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Santa Fe, NM vs Hackensack, NJ

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Are people in Hackensack older or younger than people in Santa Fe?
- The Median Age in Hackensack is 4.3 years younger than in Santa Fe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hackensack or Santa Fe?
- Hackensack housing costs are 30.6% less expensive than Santa Fe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hackensack or Santa Fe?
- The average commute for residents of Hackensack is 12.1 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 Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

 Santa Fe, NMHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Median Income$61,990  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$541,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%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 Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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