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Des Moines, WA vs Spanaway, WA

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Are people in Spanaway older or younger than people in Des Moines?
- The Median Age in Spanaway is 6.9 years younger than in Des Moines.

Are housing costs cheaper in Spanaway or Des Moines?
- Spanaway housing costs are 17.9% less expensive than Des Moines housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Spanaway or Des Moines?
- The average commute for residents of Spanaway is 4.3 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 Spanaway?
Spanaway WA offers peaceful living just outside Tacoma boasting rich wildlife areas along Spanaway Lake that provide ample opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

 Des Moines, WASpanaway, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,670329,725,481
 Median Income$73,131  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$571,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.66  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Spanaway    6 Reviews
Lars · Spanaway, WA
Don’t expect much from in Spanaway ...
Over 6 years ago

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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Brian · Olympia, WA
The Armpit of Pierce County
Over 8 years ago

I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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Lillian · Spanaway, WA
Living in the great Northwest
Over 12 years ago

One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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