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2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Junction City, KS vs Leavenworth, KS

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Are people in Leavenworth older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Leavenworth is 8.4 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Leavenworth or Junction City?
- Leavenworth housing costs are 34.0% more expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Leavenworth or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Leavenworth is 0.5 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 Leavenworth?
Leavenworth, Kansas is found in Leavenworth County offering its citizens access to parks including Wyandotte Lake while also having shopping options near Legends Outlets Kansas City plus multiple restaurants including Main Street Cafe

 Junction City, KSLeavenworth, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,216329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%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 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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Sonia · Junction City, KS
JC
Over 16 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Junction City - Pros/Cons
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 Leavenworth    2 Reviews
John · Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee to 66027
Over 15 years ago

Our family of 7 moving to this area 66027. How can I find out about: COST OF LIVING BEST PLACE TO LIVE BAD AREAS TO STAY AWAY  More

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Igor  · Ogden, UT
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Over 17 years ago

Thanks  More

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