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Des Moines, WA vs Edmonds, WA

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Are people in Edmonds older or younger than people in Des Moines?
- The Median Age in Edmonds is 7.2 years older than in Des Moines.

Are housing costs cheaper in Edmonds or Des Moines?
- Edmonds housing costs are 40.6% more expensive than Des Moines housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Edmonds or Des Moines?
- The average commute for residents of Edmonds is 2.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Des Moines.

Things to do in Des Moines?
Des Moines WA lies southwest Seattle popular among cyclists thanks to its many scenic trails perfect for mountain biking or controlling road cycling, in addition to several historical sites like West Hylebos Wetlands Park hosting annual events!

Things to do in Edmonds?
Edmonds, Washington sits within Snohomish county featuring numerous attractions combining with shopping opportunities at Alderwood Mall plus job prospects through Swedish Hospital’s Edmonds Campus.

 Des Moines, WAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,622329,725,481
 Median Income$73,131  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$571,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.66  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Edmonds    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Please let me hear from people ages 60 and up who live in Edmonds and what it is like. Going to move next year to be nearer my son.   More

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Over 13 years ago

As many of you know, the Northwest is known for its quality of life and is indeed a great place to live. I'm a Seattle area native who grew up here and also lived in  More

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Over 13 years ago

Edmonds, WA is one of the best suburbs to live in if you are looking to work in Seattle. It used to be a short 20 minute commute downtown when I was growing up (the  More

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