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Morgantown, WV vs Junction City, KS

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Are people in Junction City older or younger than people in Morgantown?
- The Median Age in Junction City is 4.1 years older than in Morgantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Junction City or Morgantown?
- Junction City housing costs are 38.2% less expensive than Morgantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Junction City or Morgantown?
- The average commute for residents of Junction City is 0.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Morgantown.

Things to do in Morgantown?
Morgantown, WV has been named one of best places to live by Money Magazine due to its low cost of living paired with an eclectic culture offering lots of events such as free summer concerts at University Town Center Park or even Italian Festival celebrations every August!

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.

 Morgantown, WVJunction City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,033329,725,481
 Median Income$36,991  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$257,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.17  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Morgantown    16 Reviews

Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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Over 13 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews

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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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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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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