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Alcoa, TN vs Issaquah, WA

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Are people in Issaquah older or younger than people in Alcoa?
- The Median Age in Issaquah is 0.4 years older than in Alcoa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Issaquah or Alcoa?
- Issaquah housing costs are 330.6% more expensive than Alcoa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Issaquah or Alcoa?
- The average commute for residents of Issaquah is 4.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Alcoa.

Things to do in Alcoa?
Alcoa TN is situated just outside Knoxville along one end of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where locals enjoy fresh mountain air living close to nature combined with modern amenities from big city living just minutes away through US411 highway links.

Things to do in Issaquah?
Issaquah, Washington is found in King county offering its citizens access to parks including Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park while also having shopping options at Gilman Village plus multiple dining spots including Thai Orchid restaurant

 Alcoa, TNIssaquah, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,057329,725,481
 Median Income$55,440  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$245,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alcoa    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Lived here for 1 year. Also lived in Illinois, Georgia, NJ and Pennsylvania. This place is devoid of culture. Hill people everywhere. Am 55 years old and have never  More

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Reviews for Issaquah    11 Reviews

Great place if you enjoy living in a city of cloned homes, cars, and humans with no souls. You know the ones. Why show off your new Mercedes, Land Rover or Porsche when  More

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I lived in Issaquah for close to 30 years. I have seen a lot of changes in the city - some good and some not so good. I was very sad to leave and even sorrier to have  More

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Over 6 years ago

Issaquah WAS a 5-star place to live, play, work, own a home, and raise a family. That was up until the late '70s and early 80s. Issaquah was a country utopia for over a  More

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