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Birch Bay, WA vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Birch Bay?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 10.4 years younger than in Birch Bay.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Birch Bay?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 11.9% more expensive than Birch Bay housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Birch Bay?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 11.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Birch Bay.

Things to do in Birch Bay?
Birch Bay, WA is an unincorporated community that lies northwest from Bellingham along Chuckanut Drive off I-5 at the Canadian border near Semiahmoo Resort. People flock here for its sandy beaches picnic areas kayaking tourist outlets & seasonal farmers’ markets found only minutes away!

Things to do in Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

 Birch Bay, WAWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$65,729  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Birch Bay    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

over priced  More

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Over 12 years ago

Moderate weather year round. If you can deal with five months of gray and drizzle its a good place to  More

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Over 12 years ago

Birch Bay/Blaine,just might be the best kept secret in America. Never gets to hot, or cold. Small town next to the Canadian  More

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Reviews for Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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