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Longview, TX vs Elk City, OK

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Are people in Elk City older or younger than people in Longview?
- The Median Age in Elk City is 0.0 years older than in Longview.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elk City or Longview?
- Elk City housing costs are 26.5% less expensive than Longview housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elk City or Longview?
- The average commute for residents of Elk City is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Longview.

Things to do in Longview?
Longview, Texas offers plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking on Lake O' The Pines or exploring one of its many nature trails.

Things to do in Elk City?
Elk City, OK is located in Beckham County on Interstate 40 near Sayre. With a population of more than 12,000 people it's one of Oklahoma's largest cities and has many recreational activities available like fishing at nearby Foss Lake or visiting Wildhorse State Park for hiking or camping adventures.

 Longview, TXElk City, OKUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,743329,725,481
 Median Income$53,854  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$198,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Longview    9 Reviews

I was born and raised here. I don't recommend it. I love religious people but the religious culture here is so suffocating. I felt like I couldn't breath or be  More

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The schools are substandard. Bullying is part of the culture, not only in the schools, but in the work places. The good jobs are 'hidden' - you have to know someone to  More

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Over 15 years ago

Longview, Texas is a growing Northeast Texas town of about 80,000. Lots of families raise their children  More

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Reviews for Elk City    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Elk City has very friendly people! The climate is very good. Not exceptionally cold in the winter. Very little snow. Summers can be hot but not a lot of days of  More

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