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Edmonds, WA vs Fountain Hills, AZ

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Are people in Fountain Hills older or younger than people in Edmonds?
- The Median Age in Fountain Hills is 13.9 years older than in Edmonds.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fountain Hills or Edmonds?
- Fountain Hills housing costs are 25.5% less expensive than Edmonds housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fountain Hills or Edmonds?
- The average commute for residents of Fountain Hills is 6.7 minutes shorter 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 Fountain Hills?
Fountain Hills, Arizona is a tranquil desert town located in Maricopa County. Situated just east of Phoenix, Fountain Hills boasts spectacular views of the nearby mountains and desert landscape. This close-knit community is home to a variety of parks, shops, art galleries, and restaurants. The area's excellent climate makes it ideal for leisure activities such as golfing and hiking. With its convenient location near major cities such as Scottsdale and Tempe, Fountain Hills provides an optimal combination of relaxation and urban convenience.

 Edmonds, WAFountain Hills, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,639329,725,481
 Median Income$96,775  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$803,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%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 Fountain Hills    10 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

We live in Boise but are seriously considering a move to Fountain Hills. We have visited FH and it's beautiful...but we are not sure we can do the Summers! In Boise  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have lived in many cities in the US we moved here 10 yrs ago raised 2 boys and I would not give it up for any other place. move here raise a family and retire  More

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Over 12 years ago

Beautiful homes with mountaineous  More

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