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Blacksburg, VA vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 15.4 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Blacksburg?
- Puyallup housing costs are 37.9% more expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 17.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Blacksburg.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

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.

 Blacksburg, VAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  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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