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Fayetteville, AR vs Sulphur, LA

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Are people in Sulphur older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Sulphur is 10.2 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sulphur or Fayetteville?
- Sulphur housing costs are 46.1% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sulphur or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Sulphur is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

Things to do in Sulphur?
Sulphur, LA is a pleasant city southeast of Lake Charles featuring several spectacular spots such as Houma National Wildlife Refuge perfect for exploring or Cypress Cove ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Contraband Days celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Fayetteville, ARSulphur, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,490329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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Reviews for Sulphur    4 Reviews

I am 67 and have lived in Sulphur most of my life. We have experienced 4 major hurricanes in the last 16 years from September 2005 (Rita), 2007 (Ike), Laura in August  More

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Over 17 years ago

Calcasieu is a great place to live but it does get hit by Hurricanes and that is the downside. I live in Sulphur, LA in Calcasieu Parish. There is nothing wrong here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Sulphur is one of the best places I have ever been to and lived. There is hardly no crime. Probley one murder every 1-2  More

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