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Sunnyside, WA vs Mesa, AZ

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Are people in Mesa older or younger than people in Sunnyside?
- The Median Age in Mesa is 10.1 years older than in Sunnyside.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mesa or Sunnyside?
- Mesa housing costs are 51.7% more expensive than Sunnyside housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mesa or Sunnyside?
- The average commute for residents of Mesa is 6.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sunnyside.

Things to do in Sunnyside?
Sunnyside is a vibrant city located in Yakima County Washington State. Home to approximately 17 thousand people it was originally established as an economic hub during World War II but now it’s become known primarily as an agricultural center that sits at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains near Ahtanum Ridge Natural Area . Sunnyside offers some great places for outdoor recreation especially during spring when tours are available giving guests up close views from one of several festivals held throughout the year including Harvest Days Eggplant Festival Northwest Cherry Festival Cowboy Poetry & Trick Roping Fair Cinco de Mayo Celebration plus many more !

Things to do in Mesa?
Mesa, Arizona is a vibrant city filled with activities and attractions for all ages. Visit the Arizona Museum of Natural History or take in a show at the Hohokam Stadium. Head out to Usery Mountain Regional Park and explore some of the most stunning views in Arizona, or stay downtown and experience Mesa's culture and nightlife. Whether you're looking for outdoor recreation, history, culture, or just a relaxing retreat from city life, Mesa is sure to provide it all!

 Sunnyside, WAMesa, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock497,752329,725,481
 Median Income$43,750  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$280,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.33  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sunnyside    1 Reviews

Sunnyside is approx 8 minutes away from Grandview. Sunnyside has a small shopping center called the mid-valley mall (whose anchor store is JCPenney, only one floor). The  More

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Reviews for Mesa    61 Reviews

Mesa is a really good city despite some trouble with Superstition Springs and the failure that is Fiesta Mall, there is nice areas throughout and some areas that need to  More

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As someone who was born in Mesa and has lived here in the 85210 in Dobson Ranch for the last 13 years after moving out from Chandler. I can tell you that most of the  More

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I’m a native to Arizona and growing up here has taught me that people just don’t care, and the Mormon community is huge! It’s normal in the state of AZ for kids to start  More

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