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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Junction City, KS vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 6.2 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Junction City?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 19.9% less expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 1.5 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Junction City, KSWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%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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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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