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Junction City, KS vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 8.0 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Junction City?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 135.0% more expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 1.9 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 Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

 Junction City, KSWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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