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Palatka, FL vs Sierra Vista, AZ

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Are people in Sierra Vista older or younger than people in Palatka?
- The Median Age in Sierra Vista is 0.1 years younger than in Palatka.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sierra Vista or Palatka?
- Sierra Vista housing costs are 51.0% more expensive than Palatka housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sierra Vista or Palatka?
- The average commute for residents of Sierra Vista is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Palatka.

Things to do in Palatka?
Palatka is located in Putnam County on the St. Johns River in north-central Florida. This small city of nearly 10 thousand people has plenty of outdoor recreation like fishing and kayaking along the river as well as visiting nearby Heckscher State Park located just 10 miles away from downtown Palatka. There are also several unique eateries, galleries and shops that offer anything you might need – plus a few unexpected surprises!

Things to do in Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista, Arizona lies within Cochise County giving tourists access to attractions like Brown Canyon Ranch as well as shopping venues such as The Mall at Sierra Vista.

 Palatka, FLSierra Vista, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,944329,725,481
 Median Income$28,082  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 20 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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Reviews for Sierra Vista    30 Reviews

I've lived in Sierra Vista for 22 months. It has positives and negatives. Bisbee, Tombstone, being close to Tucson, are positives. The views are beautiful. There's lots  More

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Over 4 years ago

Nice town, quite, huge military community and snowbirds in winter. If you want to live where you can not be mugged and have beautiful views for miles, this is the  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Sierra Vista 3 years and for 6 months, in the town north of S.V. sierra Vista lives up to its name with gorgeous mountains encircling you and sunrises  More

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