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Lancaster, OH vs Bowling Green, OH

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Highlights
Are people in Bowling Green older or younger than people in Lancaster?
- The Median Age in Bowling Green is 16.6 years younger than in Lancaster.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bowling Green or Lancaster?
- Bowling Green housing costs are 1.3% more expensive than Lancaster housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bowling Green or Lancaster?
- The average commute for residents of Bowling Green is 10.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lancaster.

Things to do in Lancaster?
Lancaster, Ohio is located in Fairfield County providing its citizens great recreational activities like Hocking Valley Scenic Railway along with stores like River Valley Mall as well as dining spots near Old Town Hall Bar & Grille.

Things to do in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green OH sits northwest Toledo popular among vacationers thanks to its various museums such as the Black Swamp Nature Center making it ideal destination for families looking spend day sightseeing plus offering plenty of opportunities relax at fantastic restaurants & theaters.

 Lancaster, OHBowling Green, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,715329,725,481
 Median Income$50,994  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$211,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lancaster    5 Reviews

We've lived here for 3 years and I've lived in Ohio my entire life. It's probably the best smaller city in the state. A historic town - well maintained and just  More

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God gave us two eyes. He did so people would look INTO His world, not AT tiny screens. Even before iPhones visitors were passing by Lancaster's beauty. They'd  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up here..Lived in Lancaster from when i was 5 till i was 19 and left that crap hole. Columbus is 45 minutes away not 20. trust me i drove it alot becuase there is  More

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Reviews for Bowling Green    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR  More

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Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy  More

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