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Lancaster, NY vs Spanaway, WA

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Are people in Spanaway older or younger than people in Lancaster?
- The Median Age in Spanaway is 14.2 years younger than in Lancaster.

Are housing costs cheaper in Spanaway or Lancaster?
- Spanaway housing costs are 60.5% more expensive than Lancaster housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Spanaway or Lancaster?
- The average commute for residents of Spanaway is 13.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lancaster.

Things to do in Lancaster?
Lancaster, New York is found in Erie County giving residents access to parks like Amherst State Park plus recreation venues such as Lancaster Opera House.

Things to do in Spanaway?
Spanaway WA offers peaceful living just outside Tacoma boasting rich wildlife areas along Spanaway Lake that provide ample opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

 Lancaster, NYSpanaway, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,670329,725,481
 Median Income$79,908  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$292,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.89  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Spanaway    6 Reviews

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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