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Mission, TX vs Texarkana, AR

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Are people in Texarkana older or younger than people in Mission?
- The Median Age in Texarkana is 7.4 years older than in Mission.

Are housing costs cheaper in Texarkana or Mission?
- Texarkana housing costs are 20.9% less expensive than Mission housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Texarkana or Mission?
- The average commute for residents of Texarkana is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mission.

Things to do in Mission?
Mission, Texas markets itself as “the place where tradition meets innovation” providing easy access to numerous parks like Bentsen State Park or culture centers such as the McAllen Creative Incubator.

Things to do in Texarkana?
Texarkana, AR is a city split between Arkansas and Texas. It has a population of slightly over 30,000 people and offers plenty of attractions, such as the Ace of Clubs House Museum, the Four States Fairgrounds and entertainment center, and the Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council.

 Mission, TXTexarkana, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,492329,725,481
 Median Income$53,067  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mission    1 Reviews

Mission, Texas is home to the National Butterfly Center, quite possibly the best location in the United States for photographing wild and free-flying butterflies.   More

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Reviews for Texarkana    5 Reviews

While Texarkana, Texas can look relatively neat in places, the "Arkansas side" is another story. The majority of this community is infested with crime, homelessness,  More

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What does it mean? Nice people? Nice roads? Bull!!! People in this city don't even say thank you when you give them a favor. Therefore, they are barely say thank  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of taking a position in Texarkana and wanted some honest feedback from working professionals in the area. I am college educated in mechanical engineering.  More

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