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Binghamton, NY vs Lancaster, NY

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Highlights
Are people in Lancaster older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Lancaster is 9.8 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lancaster or Binghamton?
- Lancaster housing costs are 128.4% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lancaster or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Lancaster is 4.9 minutes longer 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 Lancaster?
Lancaster, New York is found in Erie County giving residents access to parks like Amherst State Park plus recreation venues such as Lancaster Opera House.

 Binghamton, NYLancaster, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,732329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

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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