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Graham, WA vs Payson, AZ

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Are people in Payson older or younger than people in Graham?
- The Median Age in Payson is 23.8 years older than in Graham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Payson or Graham?
- Payson housing costs are 25.4% less expensive than Graham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Payson or Graham?
- The average commute for residents of Payson is 20.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Graham.

Things to do in Graham?
Graham WA rests just south Tacoma famous primarily for its abundance of small farms hosting U-Pick events during summer months plus stunning views that attract cyclists who come here to bike around Mount Rainier National Park!

Things to do in Payson?
Payson, AZ is an incorporated town located in Gila County with a population of around fifteen thousand people. Payson offers plenty of outdoor activities perfect for anyone looking to explore nature through hiking trails or fishing at the local rodeo pond! Additionally there are many stores, eateries, and entertainment spots available offering its community something fun to do all year round.

 Graham, WAPayson, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,229329,725,481
 Median Income$94,876  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$536,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time39.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Graham    3 Reviews

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in nearby Puyallup & moved to Graham 14 years ago. It is a beautiful community only 30 minutes from the mountains and beautiful lakes. I have 3 children in  More

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Over 17 years ago

I live in the Pierce County area in Washington state. It's the county that's underneath King County (where Seattle is). It's true that the Seattle and Puget Sound area  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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