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Spanaway, WA vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Spanaway?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 3.0 years older than in Spanaway.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Spanaway?
- Jackson housing costs are 66.9% less expensive than Spanaway housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Spanaway?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 15.8 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 Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Spanaway, WAJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$81,018  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$468,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%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 Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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