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Kennewick, WA vs Tumwater, WA

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Are people in Tumwater older or younger than people in Kennewick?
- The Median Age in Tumwater is 0.1 years older than in Kennewick.

Are housing costs cheaper in Tumwater or Kennewick?
- Tumwater housing costs are 12.8% more expensive than Kennewick housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Tumwater or Kennewick?
- The average commute for residents of Tumwater is 0.9 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 Tumwater?
Tumwater is an incorporated town sitting within Thurston County, Washington featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks ideal for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Tolmie State Park provides amazing views close by. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

 Kennewick, WATumwater, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,855329,725,481
 Median Income$64,053  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$397,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Tumwater    1 Reviews

Tumwater is so beautiful, my commute to work in Olympia is about 15 minutes no traffic whatsoever! My kids both attend top rated schools, I lived in Bellevue for 8  More

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