HEAD TO HEAD
Corvallis vs Santa Fe
Corvallis and Santa Fe split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Corvallis, OR
wins 2 of 5 factors
Santa Fe, NM
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Corvallis | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 70 | 70 |
| Affordable to rent | 65 ◆ | 60 |
| Climate comfort | 86 ◆ | 58 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 73 | 84 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 0 | 31 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Corvallis | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $563K | $559K |
| Typical rent | $1,808/mo | $1,966/mo |
| Average temperature | 17.4°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 5.04 kWh/m²/day | 5.43 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #411 | #284 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.