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Lake Oswego, OR vs Great Falls, VA

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Are people in Great Falls older or younger than people in Lake Oswego?
- The Median Age in Great Falls is 3.3 years older than in Lake Oswego.

Are housing costs cheaper in Great Falls or Lake Oswego?
- Great Falls housing costs are 75.8% more expensive than Lake Oswego housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Great Falls or Lake Oswego?
- The average commute for residents of Great Falls is 11.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lake Oswego.

Things to do in Lake Oswego?
Lake Oswego, Oregon is located in Clackamas county offering people a variety of outdoor activities around Cooks Butte or Tryon Creek State Natural Area along with stores like Bridgeport Village Mall and multiple dining spots including Rin Tin Tin Sushi

Things to do in Great Falls?
Great Falls is an incorporated town sitting within Fairfax County, Virginia with plenty of things to do during your stay like attending concerts at the historic Great Falls Grange Hall perfect for those looking to enjoy some family friendly fun plus nearby Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve provides stunning views ideal for outdoor activities. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

 Lake Oswego, ORGreat Falls, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,690329,725,481
 Median Income$120,585  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock49.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$798,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.39  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Oswego    14 Reviews

I have lived occasionally in Lake Oswego with my sister who married a LO man and found it very sweet. He was raised there by hard-working parents who had fantastic work  More

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Over 7 years ago

Retired in Lake Oswego to be close to family and Live in a beautiful little city. We call it Paradise. We’ve had part-time property in Oregon for 20 years and we have  More

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Ive lived here 22 years and it has gone from a charming small town to a congested pass thru neighborhood. People are rude, traffic a nightmare and we hate it here but  More

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Reviews for Great Falls    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Close to Washington, DC (so you get the benefits of a major metropolitan area), yet maintains a semi-rural character. No multi-family housing. Excellent school system.  More

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Over 19 years ago

We actually live in a small part of Great Falls that is located in Loudoun County, but this comment actually applies to the bulk of the area in Northern Virginia.   More

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Over 20 years ago

It takes way too much money out here for anyone who is just starting or trying to get a foothold in the working world. You cannot afford to live anywhere without having  More

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