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Aberdeen, WA vs La Grande, OR

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Are people in La Grande older or younger than people in Aberdeen?
- The Median Age in La Grande is 1.3 years younger than in Aberdeen.

Are housing costs cheaper in La Grande or Aberdeen?
- La Grande housing costs are 3.3% more expensive than Aberdeen housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, La Grande or Aberdeen?
- The average commute for residents of La Grande is 2.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Aberdeen.

Things to do in Aberdeen?
Home to Grays Harbor College and located just south of Seattle on Washington's beautiful Pacific Coast, Aberdeen is an idyllic coastal community known for its dynamic arts scene, nearby sandy beaches and charming downtown area full of interesting stores and restaurants.

Things to do in La Grande?
La Grande, OR is a charming city in northeast Oregon full of plenty of remarkable attractions such as Mount Joseph and Eagle Cap Wilderness with breathtaking views or the lively Green Hill Community Concerts; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Farm City Pro Rodeo bringing lots of entertainment every August.

 Aberdeen, WALa Grande, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,212329,725,481
 Median Income$43,836  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3438.4
 Avg. Home Price$252,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Aberdeen    5 Reviews

I used to live on an island in the Aleutian Chain and I got used to the fact that the ocean was immediately present, always. I didn't realize how much I loved being  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

OK. I just have to say, yes, it rains in the Winter quite a bit, and there are some wild wind/rain storms, but the Summers are MAGNIFICENT, gorgeous, SUNNY, COOL and  More

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Reviews for La Grande    6 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

When I moved to LaGrande in 2018, my son decided to go to college there. If you are curious about the EOU education, it's what a kid makes of it. He completed a degree  More

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Over 3 years ago

Don’t be fooled by thinking that scenery equals a good place to live. The town is too isolated to be this small with an over abundance of small minded, ignorant people  More

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Growing up in a different small town and making the journey to La Grande for college (home of Eastern Oregon University), I found the migration to La Grande's community  More

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