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Waxahachie, TX vs Raytown, MO

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Are people in Raytown older or younger than people in Waxahachie?
- The Median Age in Raytown is 10.1 years older than in Waxahachie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Raytown or Waxahachie?
- Raytown housing costs are 45.4% less expensive than Waxahachie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Raytown or Waxahachie?
- The average commute for residents of Raytown is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waxahachie.

Things to do in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie, Texas lies within Ellis County giving tourists leisure areas such as Lowe`s Creek Recreation Area combined with employment opportunities at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Premiere Cinemas 6.

Things to do in Raytown?
Raytown, MO is a city in Jackson County that has a population of about 29,000. It is known for having several large parks, including Raytown Historic Park and Lee’s Summit CityPark.

 Waxahachie, TXRaytown, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,893329,725,481
 Median Income$74,789  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$326,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waxahachie    4 Reviews

Hard to believe the cost difference when you compare Dallas, TX to West Sacramento, CA and then Waxahachie, TX to West Sacramento, CA. I did not think there would be  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate here does get hot but there is always a breeze here to help offset the heat. The people of Waxahachie are very friendly and helpful. The schools are  More

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Over 19 years ago

Waxahachie has many fine qualities as far as a nice, family oriented place to live. The schools here are top rated and the teachers are extraordinary. We have many of  More

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Reviews for Raytown    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We have lived in this area for the past 20 years. While it is a quiet little suburb of Kansas City, I feel like the area is not growing the way it should. The city  More

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Over 18 years ago

I live on the edge of Raytown, our granddaughter attends a Raytown School. We love the town, we love the schools. We have run our business from here for many  More

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