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Junction City, KS vs Newark, DE

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Are people in Newark older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Newark is 5.8 years younger than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or Junction City?
- Newark housing costs are 104.3% more expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 5.8 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 Newark?
Newark, DE is located in New Castle County and provides its residents with access to nearby Wilmington attractions plus several unique destinations of its own including the Newark Reservoir.

 Junction City, KSNewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews

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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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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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 Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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