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Bastrop, LA vs Paris, TX

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Are people in Paris older or younger than people in Bastrop?
- The Median Age in Paris is 5.2 years older than in Bastrop.

Are housing costs cheaper in Paris or Bastrop?
- Paris housing costs are 94.2% more expensive than Bastrop housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Paris or Bastrop?
- The average commute for residents of Paris is 7.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bastrop.

Things to do in Bastrop?
Bastrop Louisiana beautifully lies along both banks of Ouachita River giving tourists & locals alike access not only into joining riverboat tours but also kayaking through sandy beaches along Arkansas border providing travelers amazing views over surrounding forest areas from rustic bridges scattered throughout nearby state parks there’s no shortage when it comes to exploring outdoors!

Things to do in Paris?
Paris, Texas is located in Lamar County near the Oklahoma border and has a population estimated at 26,000 residents over 7 square miles of land area. Notable attractions include Sulphur River Wildlife Refuge and Fielder House Museum.

 Bastrop, LAParis, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,447329,725,481
 Median Income$23,955  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
 Avg. Home Price$78,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bastrop    1 Reviews

It would do the state and country a world of good. I've been up here since evacuating from New Orleans and the only good thing I can say about it is that some of the  More

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Reviews for Paris    13 Reviews

It's a city where the city administration [ City Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, DA of the County, & Police Dept] - protects the gangs/  More

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The cost of living runs close to 30% lower than the average for the US. The local parish, Our Lady of Victory, can accommodate another 100 - 200 families. The State of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Paris is a very small city, it is basically for retirees, not much to offer here. The cost of living is the BEST thing I can say about Paris and that the people are  More

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