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Brighton, CO vs Kearney, NE

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Are people in Kearney older or younger than people in Brighton?
- The Median Age in Kearney is 2.4 years younger than in Brighton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kearney or Brighton?
- Kearney housing costs are 47.9% less expensive than Brighton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kearney or Brighton?
- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 17.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brighton.

Things to do in Brighton?
Brighton, Colorado is situated in Adams county providing visitors leisure areas such as Barr Lake State Park while also having employment opportunities at Platte Valley Medical Center plus entertainment opportunities at Tascosa Drive-In Theater.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

 Brighton, COKearney, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,558329,725,481
 Median Income$79,280  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$497,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.58  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brighton    2 Reviews

I bought a house in Adams County Colorado found out that the same family had built my house and the house next door and shared the driveway the realestat agents told me  More

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Over 15 years ago

My name is Sandra I use to live in Eagle Pass until I got married and move to Colorado.I go and visit my parents once or twice a year they live in Chula Vista  More

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Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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