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Lansing, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Lansing?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 3.6 years younger than in Lansing.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Lansing?
- Binghamton housing costs are 62.6% less expensive than Lansing housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Lansing?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 1.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lansing.

Things to do in Lansing?
Lansing, NY is located in Tompkins County and has a population of over 11,000 people. This small town boasts majestic views of the Finger Lakes while providing easy access to popular attractions like Cornell University or Ithaca College. Visitors can take advantage of the many nearby trails perfect for hiking or biking adventures as well as lake activities like boating or fishing.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Lansing, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$83,438  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$341,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.13  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

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Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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