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Salina, KS vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in Salina?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 2.1 years younger than in Salina.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or Salina?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 132.0% more expensive than Salina housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or Salina?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 0.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Salina.

Things to do in Salina?
Salina, Kansas is a thriving community located in Saline County right off I-70 - making it an excellent pit stop if you’re travelling through Kansas! Visitors can check out popular local attractions like Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure Zoo or catch up on Salina’s rich history at the Saline County Historical Museum. If you need some retail therapy Heebie Jeebies Antiques Mall has plenty of unique items while the eclectic lineup at the Stiefel Theatre guarantees something fun every night!

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.

 Salina, KSWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$52,702  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$161,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Salina    6 Reviews

I moved here 3 years ago, because I wanted to raise my children in a small town. We lived in a big city with a lot of crime and the some kids were always in trouble. I  More

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Salina in some parts is so wild that there are animals, tutles and skunks I saw at night while dring a beer outside the market near Tony's Pizza factory ownd by the  More

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Over 10 years ago

I was there for almost a whole year. I stayed at the Salina Rescue Mission for free however nothing is really "free". Housing- Salina downtown purports to have cheap  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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