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Junction City, KS vs Raytown, MO

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Are people in Raytown older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Raytown is 13.1 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Raytown or Junction City?
- Raytown housing costs are 12.0% more expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Raytown or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Raytown is 5.4 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 Raytown?
Raytown, MO is a city in Jackson County that has a population of about 29,000. It is known for having several large parks, including Raytown Historic Park and Lee’s Summit CityPark.

 Junction City, KSRaytown, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,893329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%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 Raytown    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We have lived in this area for the past 20 years. While it is a quiet little suburb of Kansas City, I feel like the area is not growing the way it should. The city  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live on the edge of Raytown, our granddaughter attends a Raytown School. We love the town, we love the schools. We have run our business from here for many  More

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