Fitchburg, MA vs Rio Rancho, NM

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Fitchburg

67

#1469 nationally

vs

Rio Rancho

68.7

#1300 nationally

Fitchburg leads in walk score (43 vs 16). Rio Rancho leads in crime level (8.7 vs 13.3). Rio Rancho leads in median household income ($78,978 vs $65,963).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fitchburg, MA Rio Rancho, NM
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1469) 68.7 (#1300)
Population 41,579 110,660
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $409,654 $364,155
Median Household Income $65,963 $78,978
Average Commute 26.1 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 43 16
Crime Level 13.3 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.0 D+5.8
Fitchburg, MA
D+
67 Score

Fitchburg, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$409,654

Population

41,579

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

43

Northeast View Fitchburg, MA →
Rio Rancho, NM
D+
68.7 Score

Rio Rancho, NM

Mid-size New Mexico city with community character

Median Home

$364,155

Population

110,660

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

16

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