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Gillette, WY vs Fort Smith, AR

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Are people in Fort Smith older or younger than people in Gillette?
- The Median Age in Fort Smith is 4.7 years older than in Gillette.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Smith or Gillette?
- Fort Smith housing costs are 47.8% less expensive than Gillette housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Smith or Gillette?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Smith is 2.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gillette.

Things to do in Gillette?
Gillette WY sits east Sheridan boasting numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure such as ATV tours across open fields or fly fishing trips down North Platte River while still having plenty of shopping options available downtown!

Things to do in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith, Arkansas is located along the Arkansas River Valley offering plenty of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting and golfing. The city is also known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage with multiple museums and restaurants to discover.

 Gillette, WYFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,116329,725,481
 Median Income$83,193  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gillette    6 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews. Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns  More

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Over 5 years ago

You have to be a complete jerk to live here. These people are total losers. never been In a town where it's ok to steal and lie. the city tries to steal. Had a way too  More

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I've lived here several times - adding up to around 37 of my 45 years - and I can't wait to leave. As soon as my youngest graduates from high school I am out of here.  More

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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 7 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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