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Sahuarita, AZ vs Rio Rico, AZ

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Rio Rico or Sahuarita?
- Rio Rico housing costs are 32.6% less expensive than Sahuarita housing costs.

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

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!

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.

 Sahuarita, AZRio Rico, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,914329,725,481
 Median Income$91,110  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$355,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.49  Unlock26.38
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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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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