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Bay City, MI vs Junction City, KS

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Are people in Junction City older or younger than people in Bay City?
- The Median Age in Junction City is 10.5 years younger than in Bay City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Junction City or Bay City?
- Junction City housing costs are 72.1% more expensive than Bay City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Junction City or Bay City?
- The average commute for residents of Junction City is 3.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bay City.

Things to do in Bay City?
Bay City MI rests near Saginaw Valley known mostly for its historic riverfront district packed with shops & restaurants alongside several Victorian style houses giving visitors an authentic glimpse into Michigan’s past.

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.

 Bay City, MIJunction City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,033329,725,481
 Median Income$41,959  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$92,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bay City    7 Reviews

Bay City offers low prices for homes due to lower population (Current lower demand). Years ago, the population was more than 3x as big due to big lumber industry, etc.  More

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But everything else is going to  More

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There are many pros to Bay City, it is incredibly cheap to live in and most everything is very affordable. The problem is that the economy is terrible and there aren't  More

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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

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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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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

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