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Sterling, CO vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Rio Rancho has been positive.
- Rio Rancho has 2.1% less unemployment than Sterling.
- Rio Rancho job growth has increased by 10.9% in the past 10 years.
 Sterling, CORio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.5%7.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.0%37.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.5%-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.2%-0.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-1.1%4.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.3%10.9%6.3%
Reviews for Sterling    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I finally found a place I can afford to live in Colorado , only problem is the commute to Littleton is over 2 hours on the way home from work. So I leave for work on the  More

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Over 11 years ago

This place has the best customer service and "Howdy neighbor" was invented here. Cost of living is better than Indiana and Oregon. Quiet town, so you'll need to create  More

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Over 11 years ago

Sterling is a completely corrupt town where anyone in the"good-old-boys" network came cause untold misery for anyone they choose. The police, the courts, child  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 4 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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