Rio Rancho, NM vs York, PA
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
York
72.5
#886 nationally
York leads in walk score (71 vs 16). Rio Rancho leads in median household income ($78,978 vs $42,351). Rio Rancho leads in crime level (8.7 vs 14.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rio Rancho, NM | York, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1300) | 72.5 (#886) |
| Population | 110,660 | 44,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,155 | $281,185 |
| Median Household Income | $78,978 | $42,351 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.8 | R+25.3 |
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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C-
72.5 Score
York, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,185
Population
44,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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