Albuquerque, NM vs Santa Fe, NM

Albuquerque, NM vs Santa Fe, NM: What the data shows

Albuquerque, NM is in Albuquerque, NM while Santa Fe, NM is in Santa Fe, NM — both in the same state. On home prices, Albuquerque, NM is the more affordable option at $278,400 median — $336,100 less than Santa Fe, NM's $614,500. WYLT rates Albuquerque, NM as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Santa Fe, NM as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Santa Fe, NM has the stronger safety profile of the two. Albuquerque, NM has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. Santa Fe, NM has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Albuquerque, NM has Low flood risk and Santa Fe, NM has Low flood risk.

Albuquerque, NM is the more walkable neighborhood. Albuquerque, NM scores 12/100 (car-dependent) versus Santa Fe, NM's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Albuquerque, NM has the higher school rating — Albuquerque, NM rates 7.4/10 and Santa Fe, NM rates 7.2/10.