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Sandy, OR vs Issaquah, WA

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Are people in Issaquah older or younger than people in Sandy?
- The Median Age in Issaquah is 2.5 years older than in Sandy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Issaquah or Sandy?
- Issaquah housing costs are 114.7% more expensive than Sandy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Issaquah or Sandy?
- The average commute for residents of Issaquah is 4.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sandy.

Things to do in Sandy?
Sandy, OR is an inviting town east of Portland offering numerous delightful attractions such as Wildwood Recreation Site displaying its distinctive environment or Pioneer Bridget Park perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Sandy Mountain Festival with music and art each June.

Things to do in Issaquah?
Issaquah, Washington is found in King county offering its citizens access to parks including Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park while also having shopping options at Gilman Village plus multiple dining spots including Thai Orchid restaurant

 Sandy, ORIssaquah, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,057329,725,481
 Median Income$88,775  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$492,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sandy    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Lived in Sandy since I was about 6 and I love it sometimes there is not a lot to do but it is a great small  More

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Reviews for Issaquah    11 Reviews

Great place if you enjoy living in a city of cloned homes, cars, and humans with no souls. You know the ones. Why show off your new Mercedes, Land Rover or Porsche when  More

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I lived in Issaquah for close to 30 years. I have seen a lot of changes in the city - some good and some not so good. I was very sad to leave and even sorrier to have  More

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Over 6 years ago

Issaquah WAS a 5-star place to live, play, work, own a home, and raise a family. That was up until the late '70s and early 80s. Issaquah was a country utopia for over a  More

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