Lawrence, 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.

Lawrence

66.9

#1488 nationally

vs

Rio Rancho

68.7

#1300 nationally

Lawrence leads in walk score (72 vs 16). Rio Rancho leads in median household income ($78,978 vs $53,977). Rio Rancho leads in crime level (8.7 vs 12.0).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lawrence, MA Rio Rancho, NM
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1488) 68.7 (#1300)
Population 88,172 110,660
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $519,043 $364,155
Median Household Income $53,977 $78,978
Average Commute 22.6 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 72 16
Crime Level 12.0 8.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+5.8
Lawrence, MA
D
66.9 Score

Lawrence, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$519,043

Population

88,172

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

72

Northeast View Lawrence, 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

Southwest View Rio Rancho, NM →

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