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University Place, WA vs Bellingham, WA

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Are people in Bellingham older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Bellingham is 4.0 years younger than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bellingham or University Place?
- Bellingham housing costs are 6.0% more expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bellingham or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Bellingham is 9.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of University Place.

Things to do in University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

Things to do in Bellingham?
Bellingham, Washington offers stunning views of Puget Sound with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails in Chuckanut Mountains or boating in Marine Life Sanctuary Area nearby Bellingham Bay's shoreline.. This city is also known for its vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries and theaters scattered across town making it perfect for culture lovers wanting an immersive experience!

 University Place, WABellingham, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,545329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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