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Brighton, CO vs Mesquite, NV

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Are people in Mesquite older or younger than people in Brighton?
- The Median Age in Mesquite is 25.2 years older than in Brighton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mesquite or Brighton?
- Mesquite housing costs are 29.9% less expensive than Brighton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mesquite or Brighton?
- The average commute for residents of Mesquite is 15.8 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 Mesquite?
Mesquite, NV is a pleasant city east of Las Vegas featuring several spectacular spots such as Wolf Creek Golf Club perfect for exploring or Bowler Wildhorse Motorsports Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Cowboy Poets Gathering celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Brighton, COMesquite, NVUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,019329,725,481
 Median Income$79,280  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$497,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%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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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 Mesquite    13 Reviews

Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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