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Cedar City, UT vs Sanford, NC

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Are people in Sanford older or younger than people in Cedar City?
- The Median Age in Sanford is 9.0 years older than in Cedar City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sanford or Cedar City?
- Sanford housing costs are 33.1% less expensive than Cedar City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sanford or Cedar City?
- The average commute for residents of Sanford is 9.0 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 Sanford?
Sanford, NC is a small town located in Lee County that offers its citizens a unique mix of urban amenities and rural settings. Residents have access to a variety of activities such as biking, fishing, hiking, and camping.

 Cedar City, UTSanford, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,024329,725,481
 Median Income$55,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$390,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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