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Yakima, WA vs Spanaway, WA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Spanaway or Yakima?
- Spanaway housing costs are 48.2% more expensive than Yakima housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Spanaway or Yakima?
- The average commute for residents of Spanaway is 18.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Yakima.

Things to do in Yakima?
Yakima, Washington is a charming city located near the Cascade Mountains. Home to a wide range of activities from outdoor recreation such as fishing, skiing, and hiking to cultural attractions like the Yakima Valley Museum, Yakima Valley Visitors Center and Selah Community Arts. With its close proximity to Seattle, visitors can explore everything from fine dining and nightlife to professional sports teams and state-of-the-art shopping centers. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation - Yakima has it all!

Things to do in Spanaway?
Spanaway WA offers peaceful living just outside Tacoma boasting rich wildlife areas along Spanaway Lake that provide ample opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

 Yakima, WASpanaway, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,670329,725,481
 Median Income$50,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$316,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Spanaway    6 Reviews

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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