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Walla Walla, WA vs Kearney, NE

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Highlights
Are people in Kearney older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in Kearney is 4.4 years younger than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kearney or Walla Walla?
- Kearney housing costs are 30.8% less expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kearney or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 2.2 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 Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

 Walla Walla, WAKearney, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,558329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.1%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 Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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