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Sierra Vista, AZ vs Rio Rico, AZ

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Are people in Rio Rico older or younger than people in Sierra Vista?
- The Median Age in Rio Rico is 3.2 years younger than in Sierra Vista.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rio Rico or Sierra Vista?
- Rio Rico housing costs are 8.4% less expensive than Sierra Vista housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rio Rico or Sierra Vista?
- The average commute for residents of Rio Rico is 10.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sierra Vista.

Things to do in Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista, Arizona lies within Cochise County giving tourists access to attractions like Brown Canyon Ranch as well as shopping venues such as The Mall at Sierra Vista.

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.

 Sierra Vista, AZRio Rico, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,914329,725,481
 Median Income$66,129  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$261,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sierra Vista    30 Reviews

I've lived in Sierra Vista for 22 months. It has positives and negatives. Bisbee, Tombstone, being close to Tucson, are positives. The views are beautiful. There's lots  More

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Over 3 years ago

Nice town, quite, huge military community and snowbirds in winter. If you want to live where you can not be mugged and have beautiful views for miles, this is the  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Sierra Vista 3 years and for 6 months, in the town north of S.V. sierra Vista lives up to its name with gorgeous mountains encircling you and sunrises  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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