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Snohomish, WA vs Astoria, OR

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Are people in Astoria older or younger than people in Snohomish?
- The Median Age in Astoria is 2.0 years older than in Snohomish.

Are housing costs cheaper in Astoria or Snohomish?
- Astoria housing costs are 49.0% less expensive than Snohomish housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Astoria or Snohomish?
- The average commute for residents of Astoria is 12.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Snohomish.

Things to do in Snohomish?
Snohomish is a small city in Snohomish County located between Everett and Seattle in Washington State. It offers its residents access to quality schools, plenty of outdoor recreational activities and easy commutes into nearby larger cities all while having a small-town feel.

Things to do in Astoria?
Astoria, OR is a city situated along the Columbia River north of the Oregon Coast Range. This historic town offers visitors stunning views, an eclectic downtown area and a lively arts scene that has much to offer.

 Snohomish, WAAstoria, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,166329,725,481
 Median Income$77,308  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$858,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Snohomish    9 Reviews

I've lived in Snohomish for 22 years, WWA for 29, WA for 34. It's a nice place to live & raise your kids. Housing is high due to proximity to a lot of high-paying jobs  More

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Over 14 years ago

Houses are plentiful if you know where to  More

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Over 14 years ago

nice small town  More

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Reviews for Astoria    7 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 9 months now. First, what I like: This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best  More

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Over 14 years ago

I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where  More

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