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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Branson, MO

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Are people in Branson older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie?
- The Median Age in Branson is 0.4 years older than in Poughkeepsie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Branson or Poughkeepsie?
- Branson housing costs are 7.1% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Branson or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Branson is 6.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Poughkeepsie.

Things to do in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

Things to do in Branson?
Branson, MO is located in Taney County and has a population of about 12,000 people. It’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the US with attractions like Silver Dollar City theme park and numerous shows being performed nightly. Shopping, golfing and boating are also popular activities here.

 Poughkeepsie, NYBranson, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,579329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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