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Sheridan, WY vs Rifle, CO

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Highlights
Are people in Rifle older or younger than people in Sheridan?
- The Median Age in Rifle is 7.9 years younger than in Sheridan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rifle or Sheridan?
- Rifle housing costs are 14.1% more expensive than Sheridan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rifle or Sheridan?
- The average commute for residents of Rifle is 19.2 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 Rifle?
Rifle, CO is situated along Interstate 70 at the base of Colorado’s Western Slope region close to the borders of both Utah and Wyoming. The small city has an estimated population of just over 10,000 people and features numerous recreational activities outfitted with nearby parks and natural areas to explore.

 Sheridan, WYRifle, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,325329,725,481
 Median Income$52,104  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%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 Rifle    6 Reviews

I love the Western Slope!! While there are a lot of good things to be said about the Western Slope of Colorado, which Rifle is, there are some concerning things as  More

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Been living in the area for 3 years, Rifle for half of that. The city recently upgraded the water facilities, and the north half of I-70 no longer has the nasty hard  More

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Over 8 years ago

This area has a heroin/meth problem. It doesn't really impact you if you avoid it, but you tend to see a lot of tweakers/beggars/homeless around town. Water is not that  More

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