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Slidell, LA vs Texarkana, TX

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Are people in Texarkana older or younger than people in Slidell?
- The Median Age in Texarkana is 0.7 years younger than in Slidell.

Are housing costs cheaper in Texarkana or Slidell?
- Texarkana housing costs are 24.4% less expensive than Slidell housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Texarkana or Slidell?
- The average commute for residents of Texarkana is 12.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Slidell.

Things to do in Slidell?
Slidell is a city located in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, near Lake Pontchartrain. It's known for its family-friendly atmosphere, as well as its numerous outdoor activities and attractions like the Bayou Liberty Recreation Area and Heritage Park. The city also has some of the best seafood restaurants in the state and there are plenty of shops to explore downtown.

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

 Slidell, LATexarkana, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,256329,725,481
 Median Income$57,920  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$220,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Slidell    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

it is too close to new orleans east where there their crime has spread, had recent robberies. It is no longer nice to live. Sales tax rate has also increased in the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is very little in my apartment  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income  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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