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Kearney, NE vs Walla Walla, WA

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Highlights
Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Kearney?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 4.4 years older than in Kearney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Kearney?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 44.5% more expensive than Kearney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Kearney?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 2.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Kearney.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

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.

 Kearney, NEWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$62,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  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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