Rio Rancho, NM vs Selma, CA
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.
Rio Rancho
68.7
#1300 nationally
Selma
66.2
#1578 nationally
Selma leads in walk score (47 vs 16). Rio Rancho leads in crime level (8.7 vs 15.7). Rio Rancho leads in median household income ($78,978 vs $53,874).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rio Rancho, NM | Selma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1300) | 66.2 (#1578) |
| Population | 110,660 | 24,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,155 | $364,110 |
| Median Household Income | $78,978 | $53,874 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.8 | R+4.4 |
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
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D
66.2 Score
Selma, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,110
Population
24,467
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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