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Wenatchee, WA vs Des Moines, WA

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Are people in Des Moines older or younger than people in Wenatchee?
- The Median Age in Des Moines is 3.4 years older than in Wenatchee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Des Moines or Wenatchee?
- Des Moines housing costs are 34.6% more expensive than Wenatchee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Des Moines or Wenatchee?
- The average commute for residents of Des Moines is 13.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wenatchee.

Things to do in Wenatchee?
Wenatchee WA located Central Washington surrounding stunning Cascade mountains area provides perfect combination natural beauty modern amenities for ultimate retreat experience

Things to do in Des Moines?
Des Moines WA lies southwest Seattle popular among cyclists thanks to its many scenic trails perfect for mountain biking or controlling road cycling, in addition to several historical sites like West Hylebos Wetlands Park hosting annual events!

 Wenatchee, WADes Moines, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$60,285  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$424,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wenatchee    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 12 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  More

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