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Santa Fe, NM vs Kearney, NE

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Are people in Kearney older or younger than people in Santa Fe?
- The Median Age in Kearney is 11.9 years younger than in Santa Fe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kearney or Santa Fe?
- Kearney housing costs are 52.1% less expensive than Santa Fe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kearney or Santa Fe?
- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 6.6 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 Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

 Santa Fe, NMKearney, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,558329,725,481
 Median Income$61,990  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$541,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.1%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 Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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