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Bellingham, WA vs Dana Point, CA

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Are people in Dana Point older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Dana Point is 15.0 years older than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dana Point or Bellingham?
- Dana Point housing costs are 124.3% more expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dana Point or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Dana Point is 11.3 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 Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

 Bellingham, WADana Point, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,327329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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