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Vernal, UT vs Glenwood Springs, CO

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Are people in Glenwood Springs older or younger than people in Vernal?
- The Median Age in Glenwood Springs is 5.3 years older than in Vernal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Glenwood Springs or Vernal?
- Glenwood Springs housing costs are 215.1% more expensive than Vernal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Glenwood Springs or Vernal?
- The average commute for residents of Glenwood Springs is 8.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Vernal.

Things to do in Vernal?
Vernal is situated in Uintah county Utah covering total area 11.8 square miles featuring two major parks namely Red Fleet State Park & Steinaker State park both offering incredible views for those looking to explore nearby attractions along with local museum's allowing kids to learn about history surrounding their city .

Things to do in Glenwood Springs?
Glenwood Springs, CO is nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Grand Mesa just west of Aspen. It is known for its hot springs, spas, historic downtown, rafting & kayaking along the Colorado River as well as world class skiing & snowboarding at nearby resorts like Aspen/Snowmass and Crested Butte. Visitors can find adventure hiking or biking through the White River National Forest or explore nature-oriented history at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park or Yampah Spa & Vapor Caves nearby.

 Vernal, UTGlenwood Springs, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,017329,725,481
 Median Income$50,692  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$226,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.4  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Vernal    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in this city for 11 years at this point, and I love it. The beautiful Uinta mountains are just a hop skip and a jump away, and the people are great. This  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Vernal for over eleven years now, and I am tired. It takes a strong person to deal with the difficulties of life in the Basin. The People are clanish,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rent is too high, people are isolated and unsophisticated. Unless your Mormon or want to become Mormon, you're really not welcome here. The economy is oil, which means  More

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Reviews for Glenwood Springs    8 Reviews

I agree, I lived in the Roaring Fork Valley (Glenwood Springs to Aspen) for 22 years. The area is nothing more than a bunch of 'Money Mongers, liars, and thieves'. The  More

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Glenwood springs colorado is nowhere near the best place to live, its actually one of the most anal politically incorrect places I have ever lived, the police are  More

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Rand McNally named Glenwood Springs the "Most Fun Town in America" for a good reason. World's largest mineral hot springs pool, Glenwood Caverns (one of top 10 caves in  More

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