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Pittsburg, KS vs Carroll, IA

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Are people in Carroll older or younger than people in Pittsburg?
- The Median Age in Carroll is 17.2 years older than in Pittsburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carroll or Pittsburg?
- Carroll housing costs are 48.9% more expensive than Pittsburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carroll or Pittsburg?
- The average commute for residents of Carroll is 0.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pittsburg.

Things to do in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg, KS is a lovely city southeast of Pittsburg State University filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve exhibiting its distinctive landscape or Cheney State Park great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Pittsburg Town Jubilee Offering lots of entertainment every May.

Things to do in Carroll?
Carroll, IA is located between Fort Dodge & Des Moines right along US Highway 30 giving visitors & locals easy access to nearby attractions like iconic downtown festivals & popular Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue during summer months when strawberries come into season among other fresh fruits & vegetables grown locally!

 Pittsburg, KSCarroll, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,261329,725,481
 Median Income$36,657  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$114,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.05  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pittsburg    7 Reviews

I lived in Pittsburg for several years and am glad I left. I liked the small town atmosphere but the economy was in terrible shape --> and still is very bad. The college  More

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Lack of industry equals lack of jobs. Period. Whether you are white collar or blue collar, jobs folded in Southeast Kansas along with the coal mines, and nothing has  More

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Over 17 years ago

small town, big  More

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Reviews for Carroll    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

texas is very hot and for me iowa weather was easier to live plus your health was much better their but college station has the best behavied college students of any  More

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