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Edmonds, WA vs Brea, CA

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Are people in Brea older or younger than people in Edmonds?
- The Median Age in Brea is 5.5 years younger than in Edmonds.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brea or Edmonds?
- Brea housing costs are 17.3% more expensive than Edmonds housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brea or Edmonds?
- The average commute for residents of Brea is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Edmonds.

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.

Things to do in Brea?
Brea, California is a city located in Orange County that has become known for its entertainment options including Downtown Brea's Main Street Promenade and Brea Mall Shopping Center.

 Edmonds, WABrea, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,912329,725,481
 Median Income$96,775  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$803,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.72  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Brea    10 Reviews

I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 12 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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