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Ronkonkoma, NY vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Ronkonkoma?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 1.6 years younger than in Ronkonkoma.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Ronkonkoma?
- Binghamton housing costs are 75.0% less expensive than Ronkonkoma housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Ronkonkoma?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 13.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ronkonkoma.

Things to do in Ronkonkoma?
Ronkonkoma, NY is a vibrant village east of Smithtown boasting a variety of landmarks including Benedetto’s Retreat displaying its unique environment or Hallock State Park offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Bohemian Palooza every August.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Ronkonkoma, NYBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$114,216  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$511,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ronkonkoma    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Property taxes are very high and it makes it impossible to retire  More

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Over 12 years ago

Not much goes on in Ronkonkoma. It's best feature is that it's conveniently located to easily leave. It has a non-stop speed train to Manhattan and a little private  More

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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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