Best for affordability: Kanab, Utah
Kanab, Utah looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price.
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Biggest tradeoff: Kanab, Utah
Kanab, Utah is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on climate comfort.
Comparison Matrix
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 4,394 | 556 |
| Elevation | 4,970 ft(1,515 m) | 3,898 ft(1,188 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $420,240 | $512,789 |
| Median Rent | N/A | N/A |
| Median Income | $70,737 | $69,500 |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr | 346 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 67°F | 70°F |
| Comfort Score | 47/100Mixed | 49/100Mixed |
| Temp Swing | 53°F | 52°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 10"(25 cm) | 14"(36 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10"(25 cm) | 16"(41 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 44 (Avg)14 days > 100 | AQI 46 (Avg)12 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 50 | 38 |
| Safety Score | 78 / 100 | 0 (Crime Index) |
| School Rating | 6.2/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Fire Risk (FEMA) | moderateModerate | N/A |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 70%0 | Fiber: 32%0 |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 43 years | 51.3 years |
| College Educated | 34% | 48% |
| Remote Workers | 17% | 41% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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