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Ogden, UT vs Junction City, KS

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Are people in Junction City older or younger than people in Ogden?
- The Median Age in Junction City is 4.4 years younger than in Ogden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Junction City or Ogden?
- Junction City housing costs are 52.4% less expensive than Ogden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Junction City or Ogden?
- The average commute for residents of Junction City is 3.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ogden.

Things to do in Ogden?
Ogden, Utah is located 40 miles north of Salt Lake City along Interstate 84 offering access to some incredible hiking trails in Wasatch-Cache National Forest along with various ski areas like Snowbasin Resort.

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.

 Ogden, UTJunction City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,033329,725,481
 Median Income$58,284  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   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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