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Walla Walla, WA vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 2.0 years younger than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or Walla Walla?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 68.7% more expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 18.0 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 Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens, WA sits just east of Everett providing its residents with easy access to numerous natural attractions from hiking trails to boulder fields scattered throughout the area.

 Walla Walla, WALake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%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 Lake Stevens    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I lived all over the country and the world for 27 yrs and moved into Lake Stevens 12 yrs ago. Absolutely a great place to live! Our 3 girls have done well in the  More

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My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake  More

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10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats  More

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