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Jackson, WY vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Jackson?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 3.9 years older than in Jackson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Jackson?
- Puyallup housing costs are 66.0% less expensive than Jackson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Jackson?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 17.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jackson.

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson, WY is located in Teton County boasting a population close to 11,000 people. Here you can find attractions like Grand Teton National Park which features various monuments perfect for history buffs while also taking part in various festivals like the Annual Jackson Hole Rendezvous showcasing some of the area's best talent throughout the year!

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.

 Jackson, WYPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$83,289  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,470,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jackson    13 Reviews

I live in Jackson and I can tell you for sure it sucks. I'm currently a student in college so I don't bring in any income but my husband makes about 200,000 a year.....  More

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Over 4 years ago

What a rip-off!!! I had wanted to see Jackson, Wy for many years and found it to be very snooty. The motels were outrageously expensive. The entire city is  More

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Jackson, like so many other wealthy towns, is composed of the wealthy who made their money elsewhere and those who serve them. Those who serve are actually pretty nice  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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