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 $340,000 median — $274,500 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.

Albuquerque, NM has the stronger safety profile of the two. Albuquerque, NM has Low violent crime and Low 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 35/100 (mostly 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 7.5/10 and Santa Fe, NM rates 7.2/10.