I would not consider Santa Fe a ‘
better’ city than Albuquerque
… each city has its virtues. Santa Fe is a more beautiful city in the southwestern tradition. … Albuquerque is a more affordable option both for residents and travelers (Check out my post on things to do in Historic Old Town Albuquerque).
Is it cheaper to live in Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is 26.7% more expensive than Albuquerque
. Santa Fe housing costs are 86.9% more expensive than Albuquerque housing costs. Health related expenses are 1.2% more in Santa Fe.
Is Santa Fe NM worth visiting?
Besides being
renowned for its cultural diversity and interesting historic tourist attractions
, the city is also famed for its extraordinary arts scene. While plenty of galleries dot its streets, Santa Fe is also an important center for the performing arts and hosts lots of great cultural events and festivals.
Is it better to stay in Albuquerque or Santa Fe?
Albuquerque
is going to be your cheaper bet for hotel stay. You might as well get more room for your buck. Santa Fe is a quick drive anyway, just get a hotel on the north side of Albuquerque or at least decently close to I-25. For restaurants, you can do some of the better known tourist places.
What is the prettiest part of New Mexico?
- Silver City. …
- Cloudcroft. …
- Ruidoso. …
- Truth or Consequences. …
- Madrid. …
- Aztec. …
- Las Vegas. …
- Mesilla. Situated to the west of Las Cruces, the lovely town of Mesilla has managed to retain its historic character and small town charm despite its proximity to New Mexico’s second biggest city.
What is the most visited place in New Mexico?
- Farmington. …
- Roswell. Robert Young/Flickr. …
- Angel Fire. AstroZombie/TripAdvisor. …
- Taos. Jenni Konrad/Flickr. …
- Ruidoso. Beatnik Photos/Flickr. …
- Las Cruces. V8637LQjohns/TripAdvisor. …
- Santa Fe. Visit Santa Fe/TripAdvisor. …
- Albuquerque. Mike Tungate/Flickr.
Is Santa Fe expensive?
With a cost of living index at 115.4,
Santa Fe is generally considered more expensive than the national average
– and you’ll see why in the moment. With one of the hottest housing markets in the United States right now, it can be hard for those looking to buy a home.
Why is Santa Fe real estate so expensive?
In addition to people buying second homes and displacing locals, the mass conversion of houses and apartments into Airbnbs and other short-term rentals in recent years has likely been responsible for
about 20% of Santa Fe’s housing cost increases
, according to a 2019 study from Homewise, a housing organization.
Is Santa Fe Safe?
Santa Fe is in the 9th percentile for safety
, meaning 91% of cities are safer and 9% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Santa Fe’s proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Santa Fe is 66.35 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.
What is the best month to visit Santa Fe?
The best time to visit Santa Fe is
between September and November
. During this time, temperatures range from the high 20s to high 70s. One can argue that springtime has a similar climate with similar hotel rates, but the festivals make fall the clear winner.
What is the coldest month in Santa Fe New Mexico?
Average Temperature in Santa Fe
The cold season lasts for 3.0 months, from November 22 to February 21, with an average daily high temperature below 48°F. The coldest day of the year is
January 6
, with an average low of 18°F and high of 40°F.
How many days do you need in Santa Fe?
You could spend 2 days to a lifetime in Santa Fe and not see and do everything in the area. For
a summer trip, plan on 3 full days in Santa Fe
. Most of the museums, historic sites, restaurants etc are in the downtown Plaza, Canyon Road and Railyard areas, easily walkable or via public transportation.
Is Santa Fe safe to walk at night?
Yes
– it is safe. Most stores close between 5 and 6pm but a (very) few stores stay open a little later -8 or 9ish. Yes, but take the same basic precautions you would take anywhere at night.
Is Taos or Santa Fe better?
Taos is glorious scenery
, but Santa Fe is pretty scenic too, and as the state capitol, is much larger with more things to do. For girls of their ages, the History Museum and the Folk Art Museum will be a good fit, as will Rancho de las Golondrinas. Fun and inexpensive shopping at Jackalope and Doodlets.
What’s so great about Santa Fe?
New Mexico’s capital city is beloved for its relaxed pace, stimulating culture,
fantastic food, historic architecture
, and at least 46 more things we’re just about to brag about.
Who is the most famous person from New Mexico?
- Neil Patrick Harris (Actor) Neil Patrick Harris was born in Albuquerque. …
- Demi Moore (Actress) …
- Demi Lovato (Actress & Singer) …
- Holly Holm (MMA) …
- John Denver (singer/songwriter) …
- Adrian Grenier (Actor) …
- Freddy Prince Jr. …
- William Hanna (animator/cartoon artist)
