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Bellingham, WA vs Sunnyside, WA

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Are people in Sunnyside older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Sunnyside is 7.0 years younger than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sunnyside or Bellingham?
- Sunnyside housing costs are 53.7% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sunnyside or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Sunnyside is 0.6 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 Sunnyside?
Sunnyside is a vibrant city located in Yakima County Washington State. Home to approximately 17 thousand people it was originally established as an economic hub during World War II but now it’s become known primarily as an agricultural center that sits at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains near Ahtanum Ridge Natural Area . Sunnyside offers some great places for outdoor recreation especially during spring when tours are available giving guests up close views from one of several festivals held throughout the year including Harvest Days Eggplant Festival Northwest Cherry Festival Cowboy Poetry & Trick Roping Fair Cinco de Mayo Celebration plus many more !

 Bellingham, WASunnyside, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,343329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%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 Sunnyside    1 Reviews

Sunnyside is approx 8 minutes away from Grandview. Sunnyside has a small shopping center called the mid-valley mall (whose anchor store is JCPenney, only one floor). The  More

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