2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Bardstown, KY vs Junction City, KS

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Junction City older or younger than people in Bardstown?
- The Median Age in Junction City is 5.6 years younger than in Bardstown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Junction City or Bardstown?
- Junction City housing costs are 28.1% less expensive than Bardstown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Junction City or Bardstown?
- The average commute for residents of Junction City is 6.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bardstown.

Things to do in Bardstown?
Bardstown, KY is one of Kentucky's oldest cities located 35 miles southeast of Louisville in Nelson County. It has a population of 14000 people and its downtown area offers various retail stores including boutique shops selling antiques as well as Spiritous Distillery--the oldest continuously operating distillery in the U.S.--and Civil War era museums which can be explored by visitors who come to this historical town every year for its celebrated Bourbon Festival held each fall.

Things to do in Junction City?
Junction City, KS is located in Geary county in northeast Kansas along the Republican river with easy access to Topeka and Fort Riley military base nearby.

 Bardstown, KYJunction City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,033329,725,481
 Median Income$49,298  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bardstown    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Bardstown be cappin  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bardstown

Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I moved to JC in 2009 because the government made me. Husband was active duty army. We brought two children with us. At the time they were high school and elementary  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live 3. Home to Fort Riley Military Reservation Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Junction City


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.