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Tahlequah, OK vs Shawnee, OK

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Are people in Shawnee older or younger than people in Tahlequah?
- The Median Age in Shawnee is 5.3 years older than in Tahlequah.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shawnee or Tahlequah?
- Shawnee housing costs are 21.6% less expensive than Tahlequah housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shawnee or Tahlequah?
- The average commute for residents of Shawnee is 0.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Tahlequah.

Things to do in Tahlequah?
Tahlequah is a thriving city tucked away in Northeastern Oklahoma's Cherokee Nation territory. This area is rich in Native American culture and history which can be explored through events like the Cherokee National Holiday or visiting nearby attractions such as the Cherokee Heritage Center or Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum. The city also offers plenty of outdoor activities including wildlife viewing at Tahlequah City lake or even Whitaker Point for more adventurous hikers.

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.

 Tahlequah, OKShawnee, OKUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,237329,725,481
 Median Income$44,416  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$165,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tahlequah    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I moved here for school and do not like this town very much. I can't believe that a town of this size doesn't have sidewalks! The best option for a student to live here  More

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Summers in Tahlequah are usually very hot and rather dry (July and August). Most summer days reach the 90s and sometimes the 100s. Winters can be cold but usually only  More

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Tahlequah, is a small town in Northeastern Oklahoma nearest to the state of Arkansas. Cost of living here is one of the lowest in the nation and being an affordable  More

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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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