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Riverton, WY vs Cedar City, UT

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Are people in Cedar City older or younger than people in Riverton?
- The Median Age in Cedar City is 11.6 years younger than in Riverton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cedar City or Riverton?
- Cedar City housing costs are 66.5% more expensive than Riverton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cedar City or Riverton?
- The average commute for residents of Cedar City is 0.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Riverton.

Things to do in Riverton?
Riverton is a city situated within Fremont County Wyoming boasting approximately 10 thousand residents. Home to plenty of parks such as City Park or High School Park – perfect for those looking for some outdoor activities plus numerous trails available nearby should you feel like going on a hiking adventure; so don’t miss out on them if you’re looking to appreciate nature’s beauty!

Things to do in Cedar City?
Cedar City UT is nestled amongst lush forests surrounded by magnificent red rocks providing a wide range of outdoor activities like horseback riding trails or river kayaking right off downtown’s Main Street.

 Riverton, WYCedar City, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,246329,725,481
 Median Income$51,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Riverton    2 Reviews

The City of Riverton has some significant issues to contend with. There is a high property crime issue due to proximity to the Wind River Reservation. There is an  More

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problems that affect quality of life. There are a lot of hidden costs to living in Riverton as well as much of Wyoming. This is especially true when it comes to auto  More

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Reviews for Cedar City    15 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Cedar City Is A Great Place to Get A Famliy Started And Crime is Bit Low as Of 2018 It has The Strongest Low Unemlopyment  More

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Hi -- Just FYI, the annual snowfall amount indicated by Sperling's Best Places for Cedar City is not accurate. Sperling states that this location receives 110" of snow  More

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Over 8 years ago

My wife and I retired in Cedar City a few years ago. First, I must say that Cedar has a wonderful location. There are beautiful views of the mountains, and it's a  More

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