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Tahlequah, OK vs Santa Fe, NM

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Are people in Santa Fe older or younger than people in Tahlequah?
- The Median Age in Santa Fe is 13.8 years older than in Tahlequah.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Fe or Tahlequah?
- Santa Fe housing costs are 226.6% more expensive than Tahlequah housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Fe or Tahlequah?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Fe is 1.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Tahlequah.

Things to do in Tahlequah?
Tahlequah is a thriving city tucked away in Northeastern Oklahoma's Cherokee Nation territory. This area is rich in Native American culture and history which can be explored through events like the Cherokee National Holiday or visiting nearby attractions such as the Cherokee Heritage Center or Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum. The city also offers plenty of outdoor activities including wildlife viewing at Tahlequah City lake or even Whitaker Point for more adventurous hikers.

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.

 Tahlequah, OKSanta Fe, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,935329,725,481
 Median Income$44,416  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4438.4
 Avg. Home Price$165,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tahlequah    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I moved here for school and do not like this town very much. I can't believe that a town of this size doesn't have sidewalks! The best option for a student to live here  More

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Summers in Tahlequah are usually very hot and rather dry (July and August). Most summer days reach the 90s and sometimes the 100s. Winters can be cold but usually only  More

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Tahlequah, is a small town in Northeastern Oklahoma nearest to the state of Arkansas. Cost of living here is one of the lowest in the nation and being an affordable  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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