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Bellingham, WA vs Pullman, WA

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Are people in Pullman older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Pullman is 11.0 years younger than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pullman or Bellingham?
- Pullman housing costs are 32.9% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pullman or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Pullman is 6.0 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 Pullman?
Pullman WA bustling college town nestled Palouse scenic southeastern part state home Washington State University prestigious educational institution many scientific research facilities

 Bellingham, WAPullman, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,968329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Pullman    9 Reviews

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  More

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