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Bellingham, WA vs Wenatchee, WA

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Are people in Wenatchee older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Wenatchee is 1.7 years older than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wenatchee or Bellingham?
- Wenatchee housing costs are 30.0% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wenatchee or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Wenatchee is 0.5 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 Wenatchee?
Wenatchee WA located Central Washington surrounding stunning Cascade mountains area provides perfect combination natural beauty modern amenities for ultimate retreat experience

 Bellingham, WAWenatchee, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,086329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%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 Wenatchee    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 12 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  More

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