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Bellingham, WA vs Baker City, OR

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Are people in Baker City older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Baker City is 9.0 years older than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Baker City or Bellingham?
- Baker City housing costs are 63.4% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Baker City or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Baker City is 1.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bellingham.

Things to do in Bellingham?
Bellingham, Washington offers stunning views of Puget Sound with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails in Chuckanut Mountains or boating in Marine Life Sanctuary Area nearby Bellingham Bay's shoreline.. This city is also known for its vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries and theaters scattered across town making it perfect for culture lovers wanting an immersive experience!

Things to do in Baker City?
Baker City OR situated northeastern edge Oregon along Snake River border Idaho this beautiful mountainous region boasts breathtaking views abundant wildlife scenic countryside makes excellent destination outdoor recreational activities hunting fishing hiking snow skiing biking

 Bellingham, WABaker City, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,998329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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Reviews for Baker City    2 Reviews

You can be the victim of a violent crime here and the police and the DA don't give a damn. If youre cousins...and EVERYBODY is cousins, then they'll cover your ass even  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live in Baker City Oregon and have one of the most untapped areas for outdoor recreation that I have came across. I live between two sets of mountains the Elkhorn  More

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