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Salina, KS vs Junction City, KS

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Are people in Junction City older or younger than people in Salina?
- The Median Age in Junction City is 10.1 years younger than in Salina.

Are housing costs cheaper in Junction City or Salina?
- Junction City housing costs are 1.3% less expensive than Salina housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Junction City or Salina?
- The average commute for residents of Junction City is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Salina.

Things to do in Salina?
Salina, Kansas is a thriving community located in Saline County right off I-70 - making it an excellent pit stop if you’re travelling through Kansas! Visitors can check out popular local attractions like Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure Zoo or catch up on Salina’s rich history at the Saline County Historical Museum. If you need some retail therapy Heebie Jeebies Antiques Mall has plenty of unique items while the eclectic lineup at the Stiefel Theatre guarantees something fun every night!

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.

 Salina, KSJunction City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,033329,725,481
 Median Income$52,702  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$161,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Salina    6 Reviews

I moved here 3 years ago, because I wanted to raise my children in a small town. We lived in a big city with a lot of crime and the some kids were always in trouble. I  More

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Salina in some parts is so wild that there are animals, tutles and skunks I saw at night while dring a beer outside the market near Tony's Pizza factory ownd by the  More

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Over 10 years ago

I was there for almost a whole year. I stayed at the Salina Rescue Mission for free however nothing is really "free". Housing- Salina downtown purports to have cheap  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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