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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Junction City, KS vs Shelby, NC

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Are people in Shelby older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Shelby is 17.3 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelby or Junction City?
- Shelby housing costs are 1.6% less expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelby or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Shelby is 3.7 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 Shelby?
Shelby, NC is a pleasant village south of Kings Mountain featuring several spectacular spots such as Lake Wylie perfect for exploring or Crowders Mountain ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable FallFest celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Junction City, KSShelby, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,564329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%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 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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Daniel · Shelby, NC
Shelby's worth a look
Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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