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Milwaukie, OR vs Kirkland, WA

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Are people in Kirkland older or younger than people in Milwaukie?
- The Median Age in Kirkland is 1.7 years younger than in Milwaukie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kirkland or Milwaukie?
- Kirkland housing costs are 110.1% more expensive than Milwaukie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kirkland or Milwaukie?
- The average commute for residents of Kirkland is 1.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Milwaukie.

Things to do in Milwaukie?
Milwaukie is an incorporated city sitting within Clackamas County, Oregon with plenty of things to do during your stay like attending concerts at the historic Milwaukie Civic Theatre perfect for those looking to enjoy some family friendly fun plus nearby Willamette Park features 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!

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.

 Milwaukie, ORKirkland, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,656329,725,481
 Median Income$73,351  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$502,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Milwaukie    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Beautiful place to live. Just enough liberals in the Portland Metro area. High unemployment right now but never a great time to buy a house.  More

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Over 10 years ago

Since I moved in March 2014 the cost of rent has increased including all of the Portland Metro area. The Oregon state minimum wage is 9.25 hr and there is no sales tax  More

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Over 15 years ago

Beautiful place to live. Too many liberals in the Portland Metro area. High unemployment right now but great time to buy a  More

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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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