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Walla Walla, WA vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 2.7 years older than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Walla Walla?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 37.5% less expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 11.0 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 Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

 Walla Walla, WAPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%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 Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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