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Cedar City, UT vs Payson, UT

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Are people in Payson older or younger than people in Cedar City?
- The Median Age in Payson is 1.2 years older than in Cedar City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Payson or Cedar City?
- Payson housing costs are 8.8% more expensive than Cedar City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Payson or Cedar City?
- The average commute for residents of Payson is 11.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cedar City.

Things to do in Cedar City?
Cedar City UT is nestled amongst lush forests surrounded by magnificent red rocks providing a wide range of outdoor activities like horseback riding trails or river kayaking right off downtown’s Main Street.

Things to do in Payson?
Payson is located in Utah County Utah with an estimated population around 20,500 people as of 2019. The area offers plenty attractions for visitors such as its nearby lakeside spots ideal for swimming & fishing or simply going shopping at one of its many malls giving citizens a chance to find unique items besides that there are numerous trails specifically designed for hiking & biking perfect way to enjoy some quality time outdoors plus there are various outdoor activities available throughout the year like attending the Annual American West Heritage Festival .

 Cedar City, UTPayson, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,093329,725,481
 Median Income$55,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$390,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cedar City    15 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Cedar City Is A Great Place to Get A Famliy Started And Crime is Bit Low as Of 2018 It has The Strongest Low Unemlopyment  More

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Hi -- Just FYI, the annual snowfall amount indicated by Sperling's Best Places for Cedar City is not accurate. Sperling states that this location receives 110" of snow  More

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Over 8 years ago

My wife and I retired in Cedar City a few years ago. First, I must say that Cedar has a wonderful location. There are beautiful views of the mountains, and it's a  More

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Reviews for Payson    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Payson is a great place to live. I was born and raised  More

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