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Spanaway, WA vs Dothan, AL

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Are people in Dothan older or younger than people in Spanaway?
- The Median Age in Dothan is 8.3 years older than in Spanaway.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dothan or Spanaway?
- Dothan housing costs are 61.3% less expensive than Spanaway housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dothan or Spanaway?
- The average commute for residents of Dothan is 15.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Spanaway.

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.

Things to do in Dothan?
Dothan, Alabama is a thriving city located in Houston County. Often referred to as the “Peanut Capital of the World”, it is home to the annual National Peanut Festival. Thanks to its warm climate and pleasant year-round temperatures, visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and bird watching at places like Landmark Park and Abbeville Town Square. With museums, historical sites, upscale shopping outlets, and delicious restaurants, there is something for everyone in this charming Southern town.

 Spanaway, WADothan, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock70,318329,725,481
 Median Income$81,018  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$468,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.99  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Dothan    25 Reviews

This is my 3rd (maybe 4th) year living in dothan, and it is AMAZING!! I hear people say "the traffic is horrible" but it really is not. sure the traffic sometimes is  More

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Over 4 years ago

I grew up here. I will sum it up like this: the best decision I ever made was to move away from Dothan 20 years ago and the worst decision I ever made was to move back  More

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Over 4 years ago

I grew up in this horrible nothing city living here until in my early thirties and I left 20 years ago. I hated this place everyday and was so glad I left, it was the  More

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