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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Des Moines, WA vs Franklin, TN

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Are people in Franklin older or younger than people in Des Moines?
- The Median Age in Franklin is 1.4 years younger than in Des Moines.

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin or Des Moines?
- Franklin housing costs are 37.3% more expensive than Des Moines housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Franklin or Des Moines?
- The average commute for residents of Franklin is 6.5 minutes shorter 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 Franklin?
Franklin, Tennessee is home to many local attractions including Carnton Plantation and Carter House Historic Site giving visitors an insight into the city’s history as well as modern venues such as CoolSprings Galleria Mall offering plenty alternatives for any shopper.

 Des Moines, WAFranklin, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,531329,725,481
 Median Income$73,131  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$571,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.66  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Franklin    27 Reviews
Jose · Wesley Chapel, FL
Won’t miss the heat in FL, like change of seasons
Over 4 years ago

After visiting here for a week in the summer, I fell in love with the city! Lots of my friends in Florida already moved here from New Port Richey and Wesley Chapel. I  More

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Kathryn · Franklin, TN
Franklin is a Great Place to Live.
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Tennessee all my life. I have lived in west,east and middle Tennessee. By far this is the best place I have lived. We have been in Franklin for 8 years. It  More

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Theresa · Franklin, TN
The Good and the Not-So-Good
Over 8 years ago

I love that this is a greatly diverse community with a large African American and Hispanic community around West Main St./Nachez (I'm addicted to Pueblo Real Mexican  More

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