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Cottonwood Heights, UT vs American Fork, UT

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Are people in American Fork older or younger than people in Cottonwood Heights?
- The Median Age in American Fork is 11.5 years younger than in Cottonwood Heights.

Are housing costs cheaper in American Fork or Cottonwood Heights?
- American Fork housing costs are 23.2% less expensive than Cottonwood Heights housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, American Fork or Cottonwood Heights?
- The average commute for residents of American Fork is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cottonwood Heights.

Things to do in Cottonwood Heights?
Cottonwood Heights UT lies south of Salt Lake City featuring breathtaking Wasatch Mountain views combined with convenience to shopping facilities nearby.

Things to do in American Fork?
American Fork UT lies south Salt Lake City and has tons offer regarding recreational activities with easy access canyon trails, ski resorts during winter season and water parks during summertime!

 Cottonwood Heights, UTAmerican Fork, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,822329,725,481
 Median Income$99,645  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$678,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.71  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cottonwood Heights    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I find it very interesting that Cottonwood Heights has a violent crime index above the national average. Since building an empire of a city police force they now have  More

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Over 13 years ago

Love the 4  More

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Over 14 years ago

I look forward to an active community such as people outside jogging, doing yard work, walking dogs, kid friendly, biking and convenient amenities. A place my wife and I  More

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Reviews for American Fork    4 Reviews

Corrupt and communist. They have the most corrupt police. They want to dictate every little thing you do, on your own property. I wish that the constitution meant  More

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Over 14 years ago

The schools here are awful. The school curriculum I endured was years behind anywhere else I've lived (Milwaukee, WI; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO). The teachers  More

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Over 19 years ago

it's hot in summer and cold in winter great during spring and  More

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