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Mount Vernon, WA vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Mount Vernon?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 2.6 years older than in Mount Vernon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Mount Vernon?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 27.6% less expensive than Mount Vernon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Mount Vernon?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 9.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mount Vernon.

Things to do in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon, Washington is situated in Skagit County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Little Mountain Park to Sedro-Woolley Public Library combined with stores like The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington and local food spots like Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Things to do in Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

 Mount Vernon, WAWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$62,706  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$517,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mount Vernon    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I'm sure it has its flaws, but what stands with me is that everyone whom i meet here is *so polite!* .. People smile and wave you through in traffic. They speak to you  More

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Over 10 years ago

Very little available on starter home price  More

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Over 11 years ago

It rains here a lot. We joke that when the forecast says a 50% chance of rain that it will rain 50% of the day. However, when the sun shines it is beautiful. It is  More

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Reviews for Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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