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Elephant Butte, NM vs St. George, UT

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Are people in St. George older or younger than people in Elephant Butte?
- The Median Age in St. George is 30.7 years younger than in Elephant Butte.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. George or Elephant Butte?
- St. George housing costs are 158.4% more expensive than Elephant Butte housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. George or Elephant Butte?
- The average commute for residents of St. George is 1.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Elephant Butte.

Things to do in Elephant Butte?
Living in Elephant Butte, NM is a unique experience. Located on the south end of New Mexico's Rio Grande River Valley, it is a peaceful desert town with plenty of outdoor activities and attractions. The area offers stunning desert scenery, great fishing opportunities, hiking trails, and plenty of water sports. The people are friendly and the cost of living is quite affordable. Whether you're looking for a leisurely weekend away from it all or an adventurous outdoor escape, Elephant Butte has something for everyone. Enjoy the solitude of a peaceful desert town combined with an array of activities that make this area such a special place to visit!

Things to do in St. George?
St. George, Utah sits on the edge of the Virgin River just south of Zion National Park providing plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors - take a tour of nearby Snow Canyon State Park or enjoy some disc golf at Sunbrook Disc Golf Course.

 Elephant Butte, NMSt. George, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock92,875329,725,481
 Median Income$49,746  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$187,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elephant Butte    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Hot, dry summers, cool winters - housing here is more occupied than what appears on the site. Neighborhoods are middle class and then the unoccupied housing are weekend  More

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Reviews for St. George    75 Reviews

Very low paying jobs. Very few corporate companies you could have a career at. Very expensive housing. Very unaccepting of non mormons. A very lazy city hall that  More

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We recently moved here and this are our thoughts: - Landscape wise no doubts this is one of the most beautiful places we have been - Public spaces are very clean, well  More

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I have lived in St. George for 8 months and love it so far. I agree that there are not a lot of jobs and most have low pay so this may not be a good place if your  More

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