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St. George, UT vs Sanford, NC

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Are people in Sanford older or younger than people in St. George?
- The Median Age in Sanford is 3.4 years younger than in St. George.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sanford or St. George?
- Sanford housing costs are 46.1% less expensive than St. George housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sanford or St. George?
- The average commute for residents of Sanford is 7.6 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 Sanford?
Sanford, NC is a small town located in Lee County that offers its citizens a unique mix of urban amenities and rural settings. Residents have access to a variety of activities such as biking, fishing, hiking, and camping.

 St. George, UTSanford, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,024329,725,481
 Median Income$63,604  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$485,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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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Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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