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Elk City, OK vs Shawnee, OK

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Are people in Shawnee older or younger than people in Elk City?
- The Median Age in Shawnee is 0.8 years older than in Elk City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shawnee or Elk City?
- Shawnee housing costs are 11.1% less expensive than Elk City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shawnee or Elk City?
- The average commute for residents of Shawnee is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Elk City.

Things to do in Elk City?
Elk City, OK is located in Beckham County on Interstate 40 near Sayre. With a population of more than 12,000 people it's one of Oklahoma's largest cities and has many recreational activities available like fishing at nearby Foss Lake or visiting Wildhorse State Park for hiking or camping adventures.

Things to do in Shawnee?
Shawnee OK can be found southeast Oklahoma City boasting an array of entertainment perfect for those seeking a unique nightlife experience to top-notch shopping outlets like Penn Square Mall bringing plenty chances shop till you drop.

 Elk City, OKShawnee, OKUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,237329,725,481
 Median Income$44,159  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$146,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Elk City    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Elk City has very friendly people! The climate is very good. Not exceptionally cold in the winter. Very little snow. Summers can be hot but not a lot of days of  More

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Reviews for Shawnee    7 Reviews

I have lived in Shawnee for almost 4 years. It is a poor town. Yes, it has a Christian University (OBU) but the college does not influence the town much. St Gregory's  More

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I think this might have been ok, but I needed a different approach. I could have rented a place here - had some very open landlords that had some decent, affordable  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Shawnee for 23 years now and my family has been here since statehood in 1907. I find that Shawnee is a delightful town to live in! It has all of your basic  More

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