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Rock Springs, WY vs Cedar City, UT

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Are people in Cedar City older or younger than people in Rock Springs?
- The Median Age in Cedar City is 9.2 years younger than in Rock Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cedar City or Rock Springs?
- Cedar City housing costs are 55.1% more expensive than Rock Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cedar City or Rock Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Cedar City is 5.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Rock Springs.

Things to do in Rock Springs?
Rock Springs is an incorporated city situated within Sweetwater County, Wyoming boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Sweetwater County Historical Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby White Mountain Petroglyphs has various events and exhibits convenienty situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

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.

 Rock Springs, WYCedar City, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,246329,725,481
 Median Income$74,548  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock25.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$252,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.01  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  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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