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Shawnee, OK vs Texarkana, TX

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Are people in Texarkana older or younger than people in Shawnee?
- The Median Age in Texarkana is 1.8 years older than in Shawnee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Texarkana or Shawnee?
- Texarkana housing costs are 28.6% more expensive than Shawnee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Texarkana or Shawnee?
- The average commute for residents of Texarkana is 3.4 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 Texarkana?
Texarkana, Texas is located in Bowie and Miller counties providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Spring Lake Park plus stores like Central Mall Texarkana and dining spots near Viva Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

 Shawnee, OKTexarkana, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,256329,725,481
 Median Income$47,649  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$129,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%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 Texarkana    15 Reviews

Texarkana, Texas is the main powerhouse of the wider Texarkana-Tex/Ark Metro Area (if you can call it that). This is a good small city which has all the amenities for a  More

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As a life long resident of Texarkana, I've always felt a sense of pride for my city. However, I recently had an eye opening experience. After the company I worked for  More

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Over 11 years ago

Very slow paced. Not a lot in the way of entertainment or  More

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