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Gainesville, VA vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Gainesville?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 2.3 years older than in Gainesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Gainesville?
- Puyallup housing costs are 18.9% less expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Gainesville?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 11.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gainesville.

Things to do in Gainesville?
Situated between Washington DC and Manassas National Battlefield Park lies Gainesville --a vibrant suburban community with easy access to several major highways while boasting a unique history amidst its rolling hills. The town also provides multiple parks with outdoor activities ideal for families while art galleries serve up modern cultural experiences.

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.

 Gainesville, VAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$150,487  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$616,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time42.79  Unlock26.38
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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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