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Bellingham, WA vs Bremerton, WA

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Are people in Bremerton older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Bremerton is 0.3 years younger than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bremerton or Bellingham?
- Bremerton housing costs are 24.5% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bremerton or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Bremerton is 8.5 minutes longer 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 Bremerton?
Bremerton, Washington is situated in Kitsap County featuring numerous attractions such as Puget Sound Navy Museum or Blackberry Beach along with multiple restaurants including Clearwater Casino and employment opportunities at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor Trident Base.

 Bellingham, WABremerton, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,345329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.3%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 Bremerton    21 Reviews

I moved here a couple months ago, and I can't wait to leave. There's so much trash everywhere, and random needles on the sidewalks. It's also really spread out, and hard  More

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I would like to compare the cost of living index between Bremerton, WA and Los Gatos,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Bremerton, WA Apartment cost of Renting is to high here to live! why does it have to be so high for a small town. Its not Seattle or New York give me a break. Landlords  More

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