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Temecula, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho spends 9.3% less per student than Temecula.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.1% lower in Rio Rancho than in Temecula. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rio Rancho had 0.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Temecula
 Temecula, CARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,881$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,119$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9434573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Temecula    43 Reviews

Paul · 
Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for about 69 years and it’s great. Way better than Murrieta. Temecula has stuff to do unlike Murrieta. Temecula has wineries and a  More

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I’ve owned in San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Big Bear, and now Temecula in both 2010-2013 & 2020-2022. This city is absolutely amazing, it is at the edge of San Diego  More

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The mountains/hills are pretty, and it is less expensive than Los Angeles. There is next to nothing to do here if you aren't a Baby Boomer or a kid. However, it is a  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 5 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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