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Walla Walla, WA vs Lakewood, CA

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Are people in Lakewood older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in Lakewood is 1.9 years older than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lakewood or Walla Walla?
- Lakewood housing costs are 96.6% more expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lakewood or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of Lakewood is 14.6 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 Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

 Walla Walla, WALakewood, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,419329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.6%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 Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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