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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Junction City, KS vs Grand Island, NE

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Are people in Grand Island older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Grand Island is 6.4 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Grand Island or Junction City?
- Grand Island housing costs are 27.5% more expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Grand Island or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Grand Island is 0.2 minutes shorter 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 Grand Island?
Grand Island, NE is a charming city situated in the heart of Nebraska’s farm country. This picturesque landscape provides plenty of recreational opportunities and scenic vistas throughout the year. Grand Island also offers excellent educational facilities and luxurious shopping centers at its doorstep.

 Junction City, KSGrand Island, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock52,755329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.63  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews
Michele · Junction City, KS
Small Military Town
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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Sonia · Junction City, KS
JC
Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Junction City - Pros/Cons
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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Reviews for Grand Island    1 Reviews
Abhd · Tulsa, OK
nice town to raise a family
Over 18 years ago

nice for the family but hard to find a good paying job.. the platte river is nice. i would try kearney before grand  More

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