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Rio Rico, AZ vs Sahuarita, AZ

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Are people in Sahuarita older or younger than people in Rio Rico?
- The Median Age in Sahuarita is 2.2 years older than in Rio Rico.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sahuarita or Rio Rico?
- Sahuarita housing costs are 48.4% more expensive than Rio Rico housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sahuarita or Rio Rico?
- The average commute for residents of Sahuarita is 1.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Rio Rico.

Things to do in Rio Rico?
Rio Rico, AZ is a pleasant village northwest of Tucson boasting numerous enjoyable landmarks including Nanny Creek featuring tranquil grounds and gardensor Rio Rico Golf Course ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly during the amazing Cinco de Mayo celebration flaunting traditional foods and plenty entertainment every May.

Things to do in Sahuarita?
Sahuarita, AZ sits just south east from Tucson amidst lush rolling hills dotted by saguaro cacti covered mountains providing infinite opportunities for scenic hikes or off-roading adventures along dirt roads twinged with wildflowers making it an ideal playground for outdoors enthusiasts alike!

 Rio Rico, AZSahuarita, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,524329,725,481
 Median Income$54,554  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$239,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.58  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Rio Rico    1 Reviews

We retired here from Maine about 5 years ago to leave the cold & damp behind. Here it is warm & dry most of the time, little humidity, not many flies, mosquitoes, etc.   More

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Reviews for Sahuarita    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

This town is beautiful and charming and we have called it home for 6 years. With the backdrop of the Santa Rita mountains, plenty of hiking, picnicking and camping in  More

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In comparison to CA, everything is far less expensive. Homes are available at reasonable prices, gas is $0.50 to $0.70 less per gallon than CA, even groceries run about  More

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Over 15 years ago

Rancho Sahuarita is beautiful and great but not a very good place for young adults without children. This is a very family oriented community. Neighbors are not very  More

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