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Kirkland, WA vs Waipahu, HI

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Are people in Waipahu older or younger than people in Kirkland?
- The Median Age in Waipahu is 0.5 years older than in Kirkland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waipahu or Kirkland?
- Waipahu housing costs are 17.7% less expensive than Kirkland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waipahu or Kirkland?
- The average commute for residents of Waipahu is 8.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Kirkland.

Things to do in Kirkland?
Kirkland, Washington provides breathtaking views of Lake Washington and within city limits there are three additional lakes - Juanita Bay Park and Mercer Slough Nature Park offer unique wildlife habitats as well as plenty of recreational opportunities for exploring.

Things to do in Waipahu?
Waipahu, Hawaii is located in Honolulu county providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Waipahu High School while also having shopping options near Waikele Premium Outlets as well as multiple food spots including McDonald's

 Kirkland, WAWaipahu, HIUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,927329,725,481
 Median Income$121,998  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,055,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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Reviews for Waipahu    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Very nice area to live  More

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Over 19 years ago

Have lived in Waipahu for 17 years. We have a lot of property theft which I don't think is reflected in the crime rate category. Compared to NJ where I grew up,  More

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