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University Place, WA vs Decatur, GA

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Are people in Decatur older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Decatur is 1.1 years older than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Decatur or University Place?
- Decatur housing costs are 2.9% more expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Decatur or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Decatur is 0.7 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 Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

 University Place, WADecatur, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,334329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%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 Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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