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Bellingham, WA vs Lewiston, ID

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Are people in Lewiston older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Lewiston is 6.3 years older than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lewiston or Bellingham?
- Lewiston housing costs are 46.0% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lewiston or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Lewiston is 3.6 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 Lewiston?
Lewiston ID is situated east from Moscow in North Idaho boasting plenty of outdoor attractions such as Hells Gate State Park and Snake River perfect for fishing, camping or swimming.

 Bellingham, WALewiston, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,964329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%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 Lewiston    6 Reviews

We have lived in the Lewiston area for over seven years. If you are a dog person, this is not the place for you. No 24/7 emergency care. Very poor vet care. Our dog  More

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Maybe 15 inches 40 yrs ago, but now mostly a few inches periodically, but it doesn't stick long. I moved back in 2001-2007 and only once was the snowfall over a few  More

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Just need to know if anyone knows a good place to start to find rental homes or a website they can refer me to. My father-n-law is moving up there and doesn't want to  More

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