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Snoqualmie, WA vs Tumwater, WA

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Are people in Tumwater older or younger than people in Snoqualmie?
- The Median Age in Tumwater is 1.7 years younger than in Snoqualmie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Tumwater or Snoqualmie?
- Tumwater housing costs are 54.7% less expensive than Snoqualmie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Tumwater or Snoqualmie?
- The average commute for residents of Tumwater is 11.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Snoqualmie.

Things to do in Snoqualmie?
Snoqualmie, WA is an inviting village east of Seattle full of amazing places to explore like Snoqualmie Falls presenting its distinctive landscape or Summit at Snoqualmie great for outdoor activities; their annual event Snoqualmie Railroad Days brings people together with food and games every August.

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!

 Snoqualmie, WATumwater, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,855329,725,481
 Median Income$171,241  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$989,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.22  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Snoqualmie    3 Reviews

I've lived in this city for 8 years and it's awesome! The city is very well-maintained, highly-planned, and there's a close community throughout the city. The schools in  More

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Over 7 years ago

We have lived here one year and are moving out. LOCATION, SIZE: The City of Snoqualmie about 30 minutes with traffic from Bellevue and an hour from Seattle during  More

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If you can stand the 6 months of gray, the location is great. Recreation is readily available right outside your door and commute to decent paying jobs is 30 mins or so.  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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