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McAllen, TX vs Yakima, WA

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Highlights
- There are 160 physicians per 100,000 people in Yakima.
- There are 93 physicians per 100,000 people in McAllen.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 McAllen, TXYakima, WAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock80.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.93  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock83100
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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 11 years ago

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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