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Truckee, CA vs Wenatchee, WA

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Are people in Wenatchee older or younger than people in Truckee?
- The Median Age in Wenatchee is 6.7 years younger than in Truckee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wenatchee or Truckee?
- Wenatchee housing costs are 56.8% less expensive than Truckee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wenatchee or Truckee?
- The average commute for residents of Wenatchee is 3.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Truckee.

Things to do in Truckee?
Truckee is a mountain town situated along California's north shore between Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe providing exquisite views of both bodies of water plus terrains rugged mountains forested valleys cliffs meadows waterways rafting routes plus so much more . It’s also a popular spot for skiing snowboarding ice skating tubing sledding sightseeing astronomy events hayrides star gazing winter sports plus year round entertainment like jazz festivals art walks theatre plays films concerts bands food trucks craft fairs antique markets flea markets restaurants bars shopping historic sites museums galleries plus other activities suitable for all ages !

Things to do in Wenatchee?
Wenatchee WA located Central Washington surrounding stunning Cascade mountains area provides perfect combination natural beauty modern amenities for ultimate retreat experience

 Truckee, CAWenatchee, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,086329,725,481
 Median Income$103,772  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$981,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.93  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Truckee    3 Reviews

I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  More

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Reviews for Wenatchee    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 12 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  More

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