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Binghamton, NY vs Grand Junction, CO

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Highlights
Are people in Grand Junction older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Grand Junction is 3.3 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Grand Junction or Binghamton?
- Grand Junction housing costs are 192.2% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Grand Junction or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Grand Junction is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction, Colorado is a vibrant city located in Mesa County. This bustling community offers plenty for visitors to explore such as the Cross Orchards Historic Site or one of many popular restaurants. Residents here also take advantage of all the outdoor activities available in Colorado National Monument, Grand Mesa National Forest, and James M Robb Colorado River State Park. With its excellent school systems, thriving businesses, and numerous recreational opportunities it's no wonder why so many people choose to make Grand Junction their home.

 Binghamton, NYGrand Junction, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock65,067329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

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Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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