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Bellingham, WA vs Yakima, WA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Yakima is 0.4% shorter than it is for residents of Bellingham.
- 54.9% fewer residents of Yakima work from home compared to residents of Bellingham.
 Bellingham, WAYakima, WAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Commute Mode
 Bellingham, WAYakima, WAUnited States
 Auto (alone)67.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock12.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.7%0.5%
 Walk5.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock4.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Bellingham, WAYakima, WAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock16.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.25.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock23.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.7%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
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 Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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