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Shelby, NC vs Duncan, OK

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Are people in Duncan older or younger than people in Shelby?
- The Median Age in Duncan is 7.1 years younger than in Shelby.

Are housing costs cheaper in Duncan or Shelby?
- Duncan housing costs are 26.6% less expensive than Shelby housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Duncan or Shelby?
- The average commute for residents of Duncan is 1.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelby.

Things to do in Shelby?
Shelby, NC is a pleasant village south of Kings Mountain featuring several spectacular spots such as Lake Wylie perfect for exploring or Crowders Mountain ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable FallFest celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Duncan?
Duncan, OK sits in Stephens county southwest of Oklahoma City near Red River. It features many Historic sites such as Fort Reno Historical Site, Chisholm Trail Outlet Mall and Central Oklahoma Home & Garden Show among others.

 Shelby, NCDuncan, OKUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,664329,725,481
 Median Income$41,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$156,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.33  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Shelby    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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Reviews for Duncan    9 Reviews

Small towns can be limiting on things to do, but if you look, you can find it. Lawton and OKC, which is not very far, offers more places to eat, shop, and concerts.  More

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Over 14 years ago

THEN DO THE REST OF US A FAVOR AND LEAVE! I moved here from California and I absolutely love it here. But I gues that since I am not an ARTSY FARTSY YUPPIE I probably  More

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Over 14 years ago

I Love Duncan - So much nicer than  More

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