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Shawnee, OK vs Junction City, KS

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Are people in Junction City older or younger than people in Shawnee?
- The Median Age in Junction City is 7.0 years younger than in Shawnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Junction City or Shawnee?
- Junction City housing costs are 22.7% more expensive than Shawnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Junction City or Shawnee?
- The average commute for residents of Junction City is 1.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shawnee.

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.

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.

 Shawnee, OKJunction City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,033329,725,481
 Median Income$47,649  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$129,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.35  Unlock26.38
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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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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