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    City vs city

    Rio Rancho, NM vs Albuquerque, NM

    Rio RanchoAlbuquerque
    Population106,533562,488
    Population growth (1 yr)2.1%-0.0%
    Median home value$273,300$266,700
    Median rent$1,481$1,085
    Household income$85,755$65,604
    Unemployment4.8%5.3%
    Bachelor's degree+21%21%
    State crime /100k2,9992,999

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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