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St. George, UT vs Yakima, WA

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Are people in Yakima older or younger than people in St. George?
- The Median Age in Yakima is 4.3 years younger than in St. George.

Are housing costs cheaper in Yakima or St. George?
- Yakima housing costs are 34.8% less expensive than St. George housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Yakima or St. George?
- The average commute for residents of Yakima is 2.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of St. George.

Things to do in St. George?
St. George, Utah sits on the edge of the Virgin River just south of Zion National Park providing plenty of opportunities to explore the outdoors - take a tour of nearby Snow Canyon State Park or enjoy some disc golf at Sunbrook Disc Golf Course.

Things to do in Yakima?
Yakima, Washington is a charming city located near the Cascade Mountains. Home to a wide range of activities from outdoor recreation such as fishing, skiing, and hiking to cultural attractions like the Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima Valley Visitors Center and Selah Community Arts. With its close proximity to Seattle, visitors can explore everything from fine dining and nightlife to professional sports teams and state-of-the-art shopping centers. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation - Yakima has it all!

 St. George, UTYakima, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock96,266329,725,481
 Median Income$63,604  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$485,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. George    75 Reviews

Very low paying jobs. Very few corporate companies you could have a career at. Very expensive housing. Very unaccepting of non mormons. A very lazy city hall that  More

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We recently moved here and this are our thoughts: - Landscape wise no doubts this is one of the most beautiful places we have been - Public spaces are very clean, well  More

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I have lived in St. George for 8 months and love it so far. I agree that there are not a lot of jobs and most have low pay so this may not be a good place if your  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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