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Walla Walla, WA vs St. Helens, OR

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Are people in St. Helens older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in St. Helens is 0.1 years older than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in St. Helens or Walla Walla?
- St. Helens housing costs are 9.8% more expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, St. Helens or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of St. Helens is 18.1 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 St. Helens?
St. Helens, OR is an attractive city northwest of Portland featuring numerous incredible spots to explore like Lake St. Helens with great views from its deck or Columbia County Museum preserving lots local artifacts; they also host outstanding events such as Hops and Crops Beerfest each fall attracting lots of visitors.

 Walla Walla, WASt. Helens, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,808329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%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 St. Helens    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Poor community with a lo of riff-raff and shady  More

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Over 15 years ago

I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS NOW,COMING HERE FROM THE MID-WEST,AND I AM HERE TO STAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND EVEN INTO THE HEREAFTER. THE BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC  More

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Over 17 years ago

As a transplant from California, I was suprised at first with the moderate weather as I had been told how wet and dreary the Portland area was in comparison. Yes it  More

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