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Junction City, KS vs Avondale, AZ

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Are people in Avondale older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Avondale is 2.7 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Avondale or Junction City?
- Avondale housing costs are 133.8% more expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Avondale or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Avondale is 11.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Junction City.

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.

Things to do in Avondale?
Avondale, Arizona sits on the outskirts of Phoenix offering many outdoor recreational venues such as Estrella Mountain Park or Wildlife World Zoo.

 Junction City, KSAvondale, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,065329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews

Over 8 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 16 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Over 18 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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Reviews for Avondale    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My children have attended Canyon Breeze for the last couple of years. In that time a new principal has taken over. Bullying, swearing, and children running around  More

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Over 19 years ago

I am a young married woman with a family. I love Avondale for so many reasons. There is everything I need nearby and I rarely have to venture out of my area. Shopping,  More

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Over 19 years ago

The valley is in serious need of mass transit. Currently a light rail is being built, but it is slated to only connect Phoenix to Tempe. Eventually it will connect more  More

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