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Fort Smith, AR vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Fort Smith?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 0.5 years younger than in Fort Smith.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Fort Smith?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 141.7% more expensive than Fort Smith housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Fort Smith?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fort Smith.

Things to do in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith, Arkansas is located along the Arkansas River Valley offering plenty of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting and golfing. The city is also known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage with multiple museums and restaurants to discover.

Things to do in Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

 Fort Smith, ARWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$48,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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Reviews for Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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