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State College, PA vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in State College?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 15.0 years older than in State College.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or State College?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 5.4% more expensive than State College housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or State College?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 1.6 minutes shorter 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 Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

 State College, PAWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$43,015  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$355,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for State College    27 Reviews

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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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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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 Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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