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Snohomish, WA vs Tumwater, WA

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Are people in Tumwater older or younger than people in Snohomish?
- The Median Age in Tumwater is 4.4 years younger than in Snohomish.

Are housing costs cheaper in Tumwater or Snohomish?
- Tumwater housing costs are 47.8% less expensive than Snohomish housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Tumwater or Snohomish?
- The average commute for residents of Tumwater is 8.9 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 Tumwater?
Tumwater is an incorporated town sitting within Thurston County, Washington featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks ideal for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Tolmie State Park provides amazing views close by. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

 Snohomish, WATumwater, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,855329,725,481
 Median Income$77,308  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$858,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Tumwater    1 Reviews

Tumwater is so beautiful, my commute to work in Olympia is about 15 minutes no traffic whatsoever! My kids both attend top rated schools, I lived in Bellevue for 8  More

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