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Cookeville, TN vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Cookeville?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 6.5 years older than in Cookeville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Cookeville?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 30.4% more expensive than Cookeville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Cookeville?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 4.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cookeville.

Things to do in Cookeville?
Cookeville, TN is nestled in the Upper Cumberland Plateau providing numerous outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails as well as several cultural attractions like art galleries, music venues and museums.

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.

 Cookeville, TNWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$43,611  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$287,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cookeville    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there  More

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My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental  More

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Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here. Lots of areas are getting metro  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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