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Waynesville, NC vs Steamboat Springs, CO

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Are people in Steamboat Springs older or younger than people in Waynesville?
- The Median Age in Steamboat Springs is 7.8 years younger than in Waynesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Steamboat Springs or Waynesville?
- Steamboat Springs housing costs are 226.1% more expensive than Waynesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Steamboat Springs or Waynesville?
- The average commute for residents of Steamboat Springs is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waynesville.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Things to do in Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs, CO is located in the Yampa River Valley in north-central Colorado. It has a population of around 12,000 people across an area of 18 square miles and it's known for its hot springs, ski resorts and mountain biking trails.

 Waynesville, NCSteamboat Springs, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,193329,725,481
 Median Income$41,131  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$319,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.18  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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Reviews for Steamboat Springs    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I moved here a year ago now and I love it. I've lived all over the East Coast to date the best all around place I've lived has been Asheville North Carolina albeit until  More

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Over 14 years ago

steamboat is an excellent example of small town living. help and support when you are in need. family, community, recreation. all here for enjoying. give to the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hey, I lived in Steamboat breifly nice town. My brother lived there 15 years. The outdoors are awesome in that area. Hunting, skiing, kayaking, fishing, etc.. The  More

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