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Ogden, UT vs Spanaway, WA

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Are people in Spanaway older or younger than people in Ogden?
- The Median Age in Spanaway is 1.2 years younger than in Ogden.

Are housing costs cheaper in Spanaway or Ogden?
- Spanaway housing costs are 40.1% more expensive than Ogden housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Spanaway or Ogden?
- The average commute for residents of Spanaway is 14.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ogden.

Things to do in Ogden?
Ogden, Utah is located 40 miles north of Salt Lake City along Interstate 84 offering access to some incredible hiking trails in Wasatch-Cache National Forest along with various ski areas like Snowbasin Resort.

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.

 Ogden, UTSpanaway, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,670329,725,481
 Median Income$58,284  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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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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