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Graham, WA vs Bellingham, WA

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Highlights
Are people in Bellingham older or younger than people in Graham?
- The Median Age in Bellingham is 1.8 years younger than in Graham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bellingham or Graham?
- Bellingham housing costs are 13.1% more expensive than Graham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bellingham or Graham?
- The average commute for residents of Bellingham is 21.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Graham.

Things to do in Graham?
Graham WA rests just south Tacoma famous primarily for its abundance of small farms hosting U-Pick events during summer months plus stunning views that attract cyclists who come here to bike around Mount Rainier National Park!

Things to do in Bellingham?
Bellingham, Washington offers stunning views of Puget Sound with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails in Chuckanut Mountains or boating in Marine Life Sanctuary Area nearby Bellingham Bay's shoreline.. This city is also known for its vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries and theaters scattered across town making it perfect for culture lovers wanting an immersive experience!

 Graham, WABellingham, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,545329,725,481
 Median Income$94,876  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$536,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time39.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Graham    3 Reviews

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in nearby Puyallup & moved to Graham 14 years ago. It is a beautiful community only 30 minutes from the mountains and beautiful lakes. I have 3 children in  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live in the Pierce County area in Washington state. It's the county that's underneath King County (where Seattle is). It's true that the Seattle and Puget Sound area  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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