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Bellingham, WA vs Farmington Hills, MI

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Are people in Farmington Hills older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Farmington Hills is 8.6 years older than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Farmington Hills or Bellingham?
- Farmington Hills housing costs are 43.8% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Farmington Hills or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Farmington Hills is 7.4 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 Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills, Michigan offers a wide range of activities from visiting the Heritage Park or Observatory Hills Golf Course to shopping at Twelve Oaks Mall.

 Bellingham, WAFarmington Hills, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,749329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%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 Farmington Hills    11 Reviews

Grew up in Commerce. Loved it! It was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Quiet and peaceful is not the case anymore but fortunately it's still a safe place to live. Why  More

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My wife and I have lived in Farmington Hills for the past 7 years. We moved here from Ohio and are originally from Texas. This area and especially our neighborhood is  More

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Over 17 years ago

The taxes here are so high, as soon as I retire, I'll have to sell and move to a different community to lower my tax liability. The city/county services do not  More

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