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Arlington, WA vs Spanaway, WA

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Highlights
Are people in Spanaway older or younger than people in Arlington?
- The Median Age in Spanaway is 7.5 years younger than in Arlington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Spanaway or Arlington?
- Spanaway housing costs are 20.0% less expensive than Arlington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Spanaway or Arlington?
- The average commute for residents of Spanaway is 5.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Arlington.

Things to do in Arlington?
Arlington, WA is a beautiful city northwest of Seattle featuring several delightful attractions such as Stillaguamish River Park offering its distinctive atmosphere or Gleneagle Golf Course perfect for recreational activities; they organize the spectacular Music in the Park each July.

Things to do in Spanaway?
Spanaway WA offers peaceful living just outside Tacoma boasting rich wildlife areas along Spanaway Lake that provide ample opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

 Arlington, WASpanaway, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,670329,725,481
 Median Income$87,708  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$586,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Arlington    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Arlington is a nice area, however the property taxes are very high. We built a home here in 2015 . The home is similar to the one we lived in in Arlington's "twin" city  More

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Arlington is north of Seattle. Like the entire Greater Seattle area, the quality of life is easy going. The weather is generally gentle all year long. A little snow in  More

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Over 16 years ago

We live on the West side of I-5, area known as Smokey Point/Lakewood/7 Lakes. As do several other family members. The area still has a very rural feeling without driving  More

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Reviews for Spanaway    6 Reviews

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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