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Washington, UT vs South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Are people in South Lake Tahoe older or younger than people in Washington?
- The Median Age in South Lake Tahoe is 2.7 years older than in Washington.

Are housing costs cheaper in South Lake Tahoe or Washington?
- South Lake Tahoe housing costs are 24.0% more expensive than Washington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, South Lake Tahoe or Washington?
- The average commute for residents of South Lake Tahoe is 3.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Washington.

Things to do in Washington?
Washington, UT: Washington City is an ideal getaway destination just outside St George Utah featuring sprawling landscapes filled with red sandstone cliffs canyons and mesas perfect for hiking biking horseback riding or simply enjoying the views with family or friends. With plenty of delicious dining options nearby visitors are sure to love their stay in this quiet rural town under the shadows Devil’s Garden Plateau Wilderness Area nearby Zion National Park

Things to do in South Lake Tahoe?
South Lake Tahoe, CA lies on the California/Nevada state line at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The area offers beautiful views of Lake Tahoe as well as skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports in nearby ski resorts such as Squaw Valley USA or Alpine Meadows Ski Resort.

 Washington, UTSouth Lake Tahoe, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,355329,725,481
 Median Income$79,450  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$530,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Washington    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Having lived in Louisville, KY, Nashville, TN, Seattle, WA, and Scottsdale, AZ, I can say hands down Washington, UT is my favorite. The growth in Southern Utah is  More

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Over 12 years ago

Washington is  More

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Over 12 years ago

about a hour and a half away from las vagas and same  More

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Reviews for South Lake Tahoe    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Pretty boring town. Very run down and seedy too. Lake is nothing special either. I much prefer the Pacific coast or even the Atlantic coast or great  More

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Seriously I don't get what the big deal about this dump is everything is grossly overpriced scenery is boring and not at all interesting very boring nothing to do very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Beautiful place to live. This site has most of the details wrong, has somehow lumped it together with Sacramento. Elevation is 6250 feet at the lake. Weather is cold in  More

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