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Galesburg, IL vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Galesburg?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 4.7 years younger than in Galesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Galesburg?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 373.6% more expensive than Galesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Galesburg?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Galesburg.

Things to do in Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

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.

 Galesburg, ILWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$39,115  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$79,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.48  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  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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