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Walla Walla, WA vs Alabaster, AL

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Are people in Alabaster older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in Alabaster is 1.3 years older than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alabaster or Walla Walla?
- Alabaster housing costs are 30.2% less expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alabaster or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of Alabaster is 15.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Walla Walla.

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.

Things to do in Alabaster?
Alabaster AL is situated just south Birmingham full of fun things to do year round such as visiting DeSoto Caverns or discovering the surrounding countryside through hot-air balloon rides while still having convenient access to many shopping malls in the Greater Birmingham Area.

 Walla Walla, WAAlabaster, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,133329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.78  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Alabaster    3 Reviews

Alabaster Alabama ... affordable, adaptable and  More

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Over 15 years ago

This is the sequel to "Escape from New York" staring Kirk Russell, but called "Escape from Birmingham" staring the dopes of Alabama. The people in this area Hoover,  More

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Alabster is becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. With the addition of the Colonial Promenadeand White Stone Shopping Centers the economy  More

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