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Issaquah, WA vs Spanaway, WA

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Highlights
Are people in Spanaway older or younger than people in Issaquah?
- The Median Age in Spanaway is 5.1 years younger than in Issaquah.

Are housing costs cheaper in Spanaway or Issaquah?
- Spanaway housing costs are 55.7% less expensive than Issaquah housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Spanaway or Issaquah?
- The average commute for residents of Spanaway is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Issaquah.

Things to do in Issaquah?
Issaquah, Washington is found in King county offering its citizens access to parks including Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park while also having shopping options at Gilman Village plus multiple dining spots including Thai Orchid restaurant

Things to do in Spanaway?
Spanaway WA offers peaceful living just outside Tacoma boasting rich wildlife areas along Spanaway Lake that provide ample opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

 Issaquah, WASpanaway, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,670329,725,481
 Median Income$132,984  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,057,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Issaquah    11 Reviews

Great place if you enjoy living in a city of cloned homes, cars, and humans with no souls. You know the ones. Why show off your new Mercedes, Land Rover or Porsche when  More

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I lived in Issaquah for close to 30 years. I have seen a lot of changes in the city - some good and some not so good. I was very sad to leave and even sorrier to have  More

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Over 6 years ago

Issaquah WAS a 5-star place to live, play, work, own a home, and raise a family. That was up until the late '70s and early 80s. Issaquah was a country utopia for over a  More

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Reviews for Spanaway    6 Reviews

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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