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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Santa Fe, NM vs Rochester, MI

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Are people in Rochester older or younger than people in Santa Fe?
- The Median Age in Rochester is 4.6 years younger than in Santa Fe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rochester or Santa Fe?
- Rochester housing costs are 22.2% less expensive than Santa Fe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rochester or Santa Fe?
- The average commute for residents of Rochester is 8.7 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 Rochester?
Rochester, MI is a small city located in Oakland County, just north of Detroit. It is home to 8,000 residents who enjoy its many parks and recreational facilities as well as nearby lakes and rivers. The city is also known for its historic downtown business district with unique shops, art galleries, and restaurants.

 Santa Fe, NMRochester, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,048329,725,481
 Median Income$61,990  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$541,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%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 Rochester    2 Reviews
Terry · Rochester, MI
Weather
Over 14 years ago

The winters are very cold and some snow days can be quite challenging. The summers are great with very little humidty and  More

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Crumby · Rochester, MI
Over-crowded
Over 16 years ago

Back in the 1970's and early 1980's, Rochester was a nice quiet little town that people lived in to get away from the craziness of other areas in Oakland and Macomb  More

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