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Kennewick, WA vs Elephant Butte, NM

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Are people in Elephant Butte older or younger than people in Kennewick?
- The Median Age in Elephant Butte is 33.3 years older than in Kennewick.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elephant Butte or Kennewick?
- Elephant Butte housing costs are 52.7% less expensive than Kennewick housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elephant Butte or Kennewick?
- The average commute for residents of Elephant Butte is 5.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kennewick.

Things to do in Kennewick?
Kennewick, Washington provides plenty of outdoor activities ranging from boating on Lake Wallula to taking hikes along Badger Mountain Trail while getting amazing views of the nearby Columbia River.

Things to do in Elephant Butte?
Living in Elephant Butte, NM is a unique experience. Located on the south end of New Mexico's Rio Grande River Valley, it is a peaceful desert town with plenty of outdoor activities and attractions. The area offers stunning desert scenery, great fishing opportunities, hiking trails, and plenty of water sports. The people are friendly and the cost of living is quite affordable. Whether you're looking for a leisurely weekend away from it all or an adventurous outdoor escape, Elephant Butte has something for everyone. Enjoy the solitude of a peaceful desert town combined with an array of activities that make this area such a special place to visit!

 Kennewick, WAElephant Butte, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,580329,725,481
 Median Income$64,053  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock68.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$397,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kennewick    24 Reviews

Born here and lived most of my 48 years here. If people haven't gotten out and explored the versatility of this place to entertain a population at my levels and options  More

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I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for 30 years. Very good place to live. Three major rivers meet here. The Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers. So if you like fishing or boating it’s a  More

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Reviews for Elephant Butte    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Hot, dry summers, cool winters - housing here is more occupied than what appears on the site. Neighborhoods are middle class and then the unoccupied housing are weekend  More

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