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Ogden, UT vs Kearney, NE

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Are people in Kearney older or younger than people in Ogden?
- The Median Age in Kearney is 0.8 years younger than in Ogden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kearney or Ogden?
- Kearney housing costs are 22.6% less expensive than Ogden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kearney or Ogden?
- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 7.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ogden.

Things to do in Ogden?
Ogden, Utah is located 40 miles north of Salt Lake City along Interstate 84 offering access to some incredible hiking trails in Wasatch-Cache National Forest along with various ski areas like Snowbasin Resort.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

 Ogden, UTKearney, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,558329,725,481
 Median Income$58,284  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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