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State College, PA vs Bothell, WA

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Are people in Bothell older or younger than people in State College?
- The Median Age in Bothell is 16.1 years older than in State College.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bothell or State College?
- Bothell housing costs are 157.6% more expensive than State College housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bothell or State College?
- The average commute for residents of Bothell is 14.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of State College.

Things to do in State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

Things to do in Bothell?
Bothell, WA is a lively suburb located outside of Seattle on the northern end of Lake Washington in Snohomish County. It is home to many tech companies and offers plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment options along its bustling waterfront area known as the Northshore Landing.

 State College, PABothell, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,355329,725,481
 Median Income$43,015  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$355,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.37  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for State College    27 Reviews
Kathleen · Bellefonte, PA
Hard to beat State College
Over 6 years ago

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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AB · Gaithersburg, MD
Some will excel here. Check here to see if you wi
Over 14 years ago

State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Holly · Ruckersville, VA
NEVER A DULL MOMENT
Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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Reviews for Bothell    12 Reviews
cole · Bothell, WA
bothell the best
Over 4 years ago

Bothell is amazing, downtown is nice and cozy and our restaurants are great. the suburban neighborhoods are welcoming and friendly. visit  More

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Just · Bothell, WA
A Great Place to Live, Except . . .
Over 5 years ago

We have lived in and near Bothell for 20 years. The schools here are great, and if you’re college educated, the job market is great, too. We moved to the Pacific  More

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Cindy · Bothell, WA
Beautiful
Over 6 years ago

I love BOTHELL. It's beautiful and safe.  More

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