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Paris, TX vs Prescott, AZ

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Are people in Prescott older or younger than people in Paris?
- The Median Age in Prescott is 22.5 years older than in Paris.

Are housing costs cheaper in Prescott or Paris?
- Prescott housing costs are 274.5% more expensive than Paris housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Prescott or Paris?
- The average commute for residents of Prescott is 1.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Paris.

Things to do in Paris?
Paris, Texas is located in Lamar County near the Oklahoma border and has a population estimated at 26,000 residents over 7 square miles of land area. Notable attractions include Sulphur River Wildlife Refuge and Fielder House Museum.

Things to do in Prescott?
Prescott, Arizona is situated in Yavapai County providing visitors access to leisure areas such as Watson Lake Park combined with local restaurants like Bill’s Pizza & Pub.

 Paris, TXPrescott, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,063329,725,481
 Median Income$36,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock60.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$153,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.29  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Paris    13 Reviews

It's a city where the city administration [ City Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, DA of the County, & Police Dept] - protects the gangs/  More

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The cost of living runs close to 30% lower than the average for the US. The local parish, Our Lady of Victory, can accommodate another 100 - 200 families. The State of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Paris is a very small city, it is basically for retirees, not much to offer here. The cost of living is the BEST thing I can say about Paris and that the people are  More

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Reviews for Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  More

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