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Portsmouth, OH vs Shawnee, OK

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Are people in Shawnee older or younger than people in Portsmouth?
- The Median Age in Shawnee is 1.0 years younger than in Portsmouth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shawnee or Portsmouth?
- Shawnee housing costs are 60.4% more expensive than Portsmouth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shawnee or Portsmouth?
- The average commute for residents of Shawnee is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Portsmouth.

Things to do in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth, OH is an attractive town south of Scioto County home to numerous wonderful sights including Shawnee State Park displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or U.S. Grant Birthplace ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like International Street Fair each June.

Things to do in Shawnee?
Shawnee OK can be found southeast Oklahoma City boasting an array of entertainment perfect for those seeking a unique nightlife experience to top-notch shopping outlets like Penn Square Mall bringing plenty chances shop till you drop.

 Portsmouth, OHShawnee, OKUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,237329,725,481
 Median Income$34,183  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$81,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Portsmouth    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Portsmouth is a poor town. However, Shawnee State University is located there--a good place to get a highly-affordable college education. The people there are very  More

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Reviews for Shawnee    7 Reviews

I have lived in Shawnee for almost 4 years. It is a poor town. Yes, it has a Christian University (OBU) but the college does not influence the town much. St Gregory's  More

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I think this might have been ok, but I needed a different approach. I could have rented a place here - had some very open landlords that had some decent, affordable  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Shawnee for 23 years now and my family has been here since statehood in 1907. I find that Shawnee is a delightful town to live in! It has all of your basic  More

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