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University Place, WA vs Walla Walla, WA

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Are people in Walla Walla older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Walla Walla is 1.0 years younger than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Walla Walla or University Place?
- Walla Walla housing costs are 34.5% less expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Walla Walla or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Walla Walla is 12.5 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 Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

 University Place, WAWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,765329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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