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Portland, OR vs Edmonds, WA

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Are people in Edmonds older or younger than people in Portland?
- The Median Age in Edmonds is 7.9 years older than in Portland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Edmonds or Portland?
- Edmonds housing costs are 49.5% more expensive than Portland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Edmonds or Portland?
- The average commute for residents of Edmonds is 6.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Portland.

Things to do in Portland?
Portland, Oregon is a vibrant city full of culture and fun activities. Spend the day exploring downtown or visit some of the city's many parks, trails and gardens such as Washington Park and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Enjoy top restaurants, breweries, shopping and nightlife activities around Alberta Street or take in the majestic views from Mount Tabor. For those looking for more adventure and exploration, head out to the Columbia River Gorge or the Cascade Mountains. From its unique attractions to its natural beauty, Portland is sure to keep you busy!

Things to do in Edmonds?
Edmonds, Washington sits within Snohomish county featuring numerous attractions combining with shopping opportunities at Alderwood Mall plus job prospects through Swedish Hospital’s Edmonds Campus.

 Portland, OREdmonds, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,622329,725,481
 Median Income$78,476  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$537,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Portland    386 Reviews

I lived in Portland for 19 years (I've also lived in Boise, ID, the Bay Area, Austin, TX and now Nampa, ID). It drives me nuts when people try to give a large city a  More

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One of the best cities in America. Food scene is the best in the world. Weather is preferable over places where you have the same weather year round. I enjoy the  More

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I moved from Houston to Portland about a year ago. I remember reading the reviews on here and it making me second guess moving before I did, so I wanted to come back and  More

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Reviews for Edmonds    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Please let me hear from people ages 60 and up who live in Edmonds and what it is like. Going to move next year to be nearer my son.   More

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Over 13 years ago

As many of you know, the Northwest is known for its quality of life and is indeed a great place to live. I'm a Seattle area native who grew up here and also lived in  More

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Over 13 years ago

Edmonds, WA is one of the best suburbs to live in if you are looking to work in Seattle. It used to be a short 20 minute commute downtown when I was growing up (the  More

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