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New Braunfels, TX vs Fort Smith, AR

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Are people in Fort Smith older or younger than people in New Braunfels?
- The Median Age in Fort Smith is 1.9 years older than in New Braunfels.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Smith or New Braunfels?
- Fort Smith housing costs are 59.0% less expensive than New Braunfels housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Smith or New Braunfels?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Smith is 8.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Braunfels.

Things to do in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

Things to do in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith, Arkansas is located along the Arkansas River Valley offering plenty of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting and golfing. The city is also known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage with multiple museums and restaurants to discover.

 New Braunfels, TXFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,116329,725,481
 Median Income$76,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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