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Butte-Silver Bow, MT vs Rock Springs, WY

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Are people in Rock Springs older or younger than people in Butte-Silver Bow?
- The Median Age in Rock Springs is 5.8 years younger than in Butte-Silver Bow.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rock Springs or Butte-Silver Bow?
- Rock Springs housing costs are 5.0% more expensive than Butte-Silver Bow housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rock Springs or Butte-Silver Bow?
- The average commute for residents of Rock Springs is 4.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Butte-Silver Bow.

Things to do in Butte-Silver Bow?
Butte-Silver Bow MT located Southwestern part state featuring remarkable architecture rich mining history that be found nowhere else

Things to do in Rock Springs?
Rock Springs is an incorporated city situated within Sweetwater County, Wyoming boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Sweetwater County Historical Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby White Mountain Petroglyphs has various events and exhibits convenienty situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

 Butte-Silver Bow, MTRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,505329,725,481
 Median Income$50,661  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$239,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.04  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Butte-Silver Bow    15 Reviews

I think I read the 14 reviews. None of the people were from Butte. You do have to be hardy if you're going to live here. Yes, we're called the Mining City because that's  More

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Over 5 years ago

This is the armpit of Montana. Been here 5 years and Bitten by 1 dog, assulted by 2 dog owners whose dogs came at me aggressively, then the owners, for protecting  More

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Over 6 years ago

I was excited about moving to Butte--I used to visit a lot in college, and fell in love with the history and scenery. Unfortunately, after the first few months in Butte,  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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