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St. George, UT vs Gila Bend, AZ

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Are people in Gila Bend older or younger than people in St. George?
- The Median Age in Gila Bend is 5.3 years older than in St. George.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gila Bend or St. George?
- Gila Bend housing costs are 64.1% less expensive than St. George housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gila Bend or St. George?
- The average commute for residents of Gila Bend is 10.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of St. George.

Things to do in St. George?
St. George, Utah sits on the edge of the Virgin River just south of Zion National Park providing plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors - take a tour of nearby Snow Canyon State Park or enjoy some disc golf at Sunbrook Disc Golf Course.

Things to do in Gila Bend?
Gila Bend, AZ is a small town located in the northwest corner of Arizona close to the border with California. It has a population of about 2,000 people and is a great place to live if you are looking for a close-knit community. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, bird-watching, and horseback riding. The night sky is also incredibly clear due to the lack of light pollution, making it a great spot for stargazing. There’s also no shortage of places to eat and shop in Gila Bend; most notably the Kiva Coffee House which serves up delicious local coffees and pastries that are sure to please any taste buds. Overall, living in Gila Bend is an enjoyable experience where one can easily get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the peace and serenity of small town life.

 St. George, UTGila Bend, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,743329,725,481
 Median Income$63,604  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$485,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. George    75 Reviews

Very low paying jobs. Very few corporate companies you could have a career at. Very expensive housing. Very unaccepting of non mormons. A very lazy city hall that  More

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We recently moved here and this are our thoughts: - Landscape wise no doubts this is one of the most beautiful places we have been - Public spaces are very clean, well  More

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I have lived in St. George for 8 months and love it so far. I agree that there are not a lot of jobs and most have low pay so this may not be a good place if your  More

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