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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Santa Fe, NM vs New Paltz, NY

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Are people in New Paltz older or younger than people in Santa Fe?
- The Median Age in New Paltz is 17.8 years younger than in Santa Fe.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Paltz or Santa Fe?
- New Paltz housing costs are 3.7% less expensive than Santa Fe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Paltz or Santa Fe?
- The average commute for residents of New Paltz is 10.3 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 New Paltz?
New Paltz, NY is a vibrant village located in the Hudson Valley with historic sites such as Huguenot Street Historic District or Minnewaska State Park Preserve filled with trails and lakes. The downtown district provides plenty of entertainment options including bars, restaurants and cafes while the area surrounding New Paltz also offers some unique shopping venues like Mohonk Antique Marketplace.

 Santa Fe, NMNew Paltz, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,421329,725,481
 Median Income$61,990  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.238.4
 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 New Paltz    1 Reviews
Rachel · Highland, NY
Nice place to raise a family- not great for work
Over 5 years ago

I have lived in New Paltz my entire life, but I plan on moving for work. The good: Outdoor activities -Miles and miles of carriage trails for hiking, biking and  More

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