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Show Low, AZ vs Santa Fe, NM

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Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Show Low?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 2.7 years older than in Show Low.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Show Low?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 36.1% more expensive than Show Low housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Show Low?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Show Low.

Things to do in Show Low?
Show Low, AZ is an inviting town east of Flagstaff providing numerous delightful attractions such as Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area displaying its distinctive environment or Show Low City Park perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular White Mountain Nature Festival with music and art each May.

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.

 Show Low, AZSanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Median Income$53,569  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$397,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Show Low    17 Reviews

Moved to maricopa az from Oregon because we Retired last year. Looked at all places in az to buy property. Found a piece if paradise land in white mountains az for cheep  More

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Over 4 years ago

We are so happy to live in Show Low where the outdoors is so beautiful and the people so kind. You could not find nicer neighbors. We are humble people who moved to  More

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I have had a few properties in the show low area that I have bought and sold because they did not work for me. I've met some very nice and helpful people. I work out of  More

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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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