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Centralia, WA vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Centralia?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 0.0 years older than in Centralia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Centralia?
- Puyallup housing costs are 39.4% more expensive than Centralia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Centralia?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 9.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Centralia.

Things to do in Centralia?
Centralia is an incorporated city located in Lewis County, Washington offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks good for outdoor activities like biking or jogging plus nearby Mount Rainier National Park has various events and exhibits ideal for anyone interested in the area's history. Additionally there are lots of locally owned stores and eateries great for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their stay here!

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.

 Centralia, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$43,860  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$358,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Centralia    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

The old "historical" District of Centralia has a number of Antique Stores. Enjoyed getting off Interstate  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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