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Seattle, WA vs Yakima, WA

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Highlights
- There are 160 physicians per 100,000 people in Yakima.
- There are 308 physicians per 100,000 people in Seattle.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Seattle, WAYakima, WAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock80.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.308  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock83100
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Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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