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Walla Walla, WA vs Galesburg, IL

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Are people in Galesburg older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in Galesburg is 4.7 years older than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Galesburg or Walla Walla?
- Galesburg housing costs are 78.9% less expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Galesburg or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of Galesburg is 0.3 minutes shorter 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 Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

 Walla Walla, WAGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%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 Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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