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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Bellingham, WA vs Imperial, CA

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Are people in Imperial older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Imperial is 5.0 years younger than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Imperial or Bellingham?
- Imperial housing costs are 44.7% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Imperial or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Imperial is 3.1 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 Imperial?
Imperial, CA is an inviting city southeast of El Centro full of amazing places to explore like Imperial Sand Dunes displaying its distinctive landscape or Imperial Wildlife Area presenting outdoor activities; their annual event Imperial County Fair brings people together with food and games every April.

 Bellingham, WAImperial, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,982329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock15.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.72  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews
Clayton · Bend, OR
I love Bellingham
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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Wil · Bellingham, WA
Bellingham is the shiz
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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David · Bellingham, WA
You’ll hate it here don’t move.
Over 4 years ago

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 Imperial    1 Reviews
hating · Imperial, CA
For the sake of your children, do not move to the
Over 19 years ago

The Imperial Valley,including cities El Centro, Brawley, Holtville, Calexico, and Imperial, have nothing to offer families. The crime rate is high and temperatures reach  More

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