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Aberdeen, WA vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Aberdeen?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 2.0 years older than in Aberdeen.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Aberdeen?
- Puyallup housing costs are 97.6% more expensive than Aberdeen housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Aberdeen?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 10.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Aberdeen.

Things to do in Aberdeen?
Home to Grays Harbor College and located just south of Seattle on Washington's beautiful Pacific Coast, Aberdeen is an idyllic coastal community known for its dynamic arts scene, nearby sandy beaches and charming downtown area full of interesting stores and restaurants.

Things to do in Puyallup?
Puyallup, Washington is located in Pierce County offering its citizens outdoor activities around White River Valley Museum plus multiple restaurants like Nana's Kitchen & Tea Parlor.

 Aberdeen, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$43,836  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$252,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Aberdeen    5 Reviews

I used to live on an island in the Aleutian Chain and I got used to the fact that the ocean was immediately present, always. I didn't realize how much I loved being  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

OK. I just have to say, yes, it rains in the Winter quite a bit, and there are some wild wind/rain storms, but the Summers are MAGNIFICENT, gorgeous, SUNNY, COOL and  More

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Reviews for Puyallup    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved here from FL a year and a half ago and I love Puyallup. The only other review was from someone who clearly wishes they were still in Colorado. It also seems they  More

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I just moved here from Colorado due to my job and it's definitely not what I had hoped for. It doesn't seem like a completely horrible place to live like Tacoma or other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in the south Puget Sound area all my life and wouldn't live any where else. I've been to other states but this is it! Love being so close to the mountains, ocean  More

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