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Tumwater, WA vs Edmonds, WA

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Are people in Edmonds older or younger than people in Tumwater?
- The Median Age in Edmonds is 10.4 years older than in Tumwater.

Are housing costs cheaper in Edmonds or Tumwater?
- Edmonds housing costs are 79.2% more expensive than Tumwater housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Edmonds or Tumwater?
- The average commute for residents of Edmonds is 11.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Tumwater.

Things to do in Tumwater?
Tumwater is an incorporated town sitting within Thurston County, Washington featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks ideal for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Tolmie State Park provides amazing views close by. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

Things to do in Edmonds?
Edmonds, Washington sits within Snohomish county featuring numerous attractions combining with shopping opportunities at Alderwood Mall plus job prospects through Swedish Hospital’s Edmonds Campus.

 Tumwater, WAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,622329,725,481
 Median Income$77,849  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$448,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tumwater    1 Reviews

Tumwater is so beautiful, my commute to work in Olympia is about 15 minutes no traffic whatsoever! My kids both attend top rated schools, I lived in Bellevue for 8  More

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Reviews for Edmonds    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Please let me hear from people ages 60 and up who live in Edmonds and what it is like. Going to move next year to be nearer my son.   More

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Over 13 years ago

As many of you know, the Northwest is known for its quality of life and is indeed a great place to live. I'm a Seattle area native who grew up here and also lived in  More

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Over 13 years ago

Edmonds, WA is one of the best suburbs to live in if you are looking to work in Seattle. It used to be a short 20 minute commute downtown when I was growing up (the  More

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