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Kennewick, WA vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Kennewick?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 1.2 years older than in Kennewick.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Kennewick?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 5.7% less expensive than Kennewick housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Kennewick?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 6.9 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 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.

 Kennewick, WAWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$64,053  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$397,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 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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