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Cookeville, TN vs Riverton, UT

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Are people in Riverton older or younger than people in Cookeville?
- The Median Age in Riverton is 3.3 years older than in Cookeville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Riverton or Cookeville?
- Riverton housing costs are 107.5% more expensive than Cookeville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Riverton or Cookeville?
- The average commute for residents of Riverton is 4.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cookeville.

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

Things to do in Riverton?
Riverton, Utah is located in Salt Lake County providing tourists access to the river trails of Jordan River Trailhead plus local restaurants like Coppervine Dacor.

 Cookeville, TNRiverton, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,773329,725,481
 Median Income$43,611  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$287,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  More

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Reviews for Riverton    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Riverton has a great view of the mountains to both the East and West. It has a small town feel, but you are in close proximity to a number of major retail stores. The  More

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