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Snohomish, WA vs Spanaway, WA

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Are people in Spanaway older or younger than people in Snohomish?
- The Median Age in Spanaway is 8.1 years younger than in Snohomish.

Are housing costs cheaper in Spanaway or Snohomish?
- Spanaway housing costs are 45.4% less expensive than Snohomish housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Spanaway or Snohomish?
- The average commute for residents of Spanaway is 5.2 minutes longer 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 Spanaway?
Spanaway WA offers peaceful living just outside Tacoma boasting rich wildlife areas along Spanaway Lake that provide ample opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

 Snohomish, WASpanaway, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,670329,725,481
 Median Income$77,308  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$858,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%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 Spanaway    6 Reviews

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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