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Sheridan, WY vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Sheridan?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 0.6 years older than in Sheridan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Sheridan?
- Altoona housing costs are 68.3% less expensive than Sheridan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Sheridan?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 5.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sheridan.

Things to do in Sheridan?
Sheridan, Wyoming is located in Sheridan County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Kendrick Park plus stores like Big Horn Shopping Center and dining spots near Fu Chinese & Japanese Cuisine

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Sheridan, WYAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$52,104  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sheridan    20 Reviews

I've lived in Sheridan for over sixty years. Grow, grow grow with no planning for it. Advertises a "small-town" atmosphere, but that is long gone. Too big now. Too  More

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Sheridan was a great place to be a kid--outdoor opportunities, very little crime, and a strong sense of community. The art community is everywhere in Sheridan, and  More

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Over 7 years ago

Rich yuppie town, a tourist trap, intolerant, people, the Police are the worst, as are the Judges. I am an RN taking my husband to the Mayo Clinic for treatment of  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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