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Kapolei, HI vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Kapolei?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 4.6 years older than in Kapolei.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Kapolei?
- Puyallup housing costs are 42.3% less expensive than Kapolei housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Kapolei?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 6.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kapolei.

Things to do in Kapolei?
Kapolei is a city located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It has a population of over 38,000 and is the second-largest city in the state after Honolulu. Its name translates to “place of intoxication” or “place of rejoicing” and it's often referred to as Oahu's “second city.” Kapolei features urban development communities like the Ko Olina Resort & Marina as well as industrial centers along with beaches, golf courses, shopping centers and restaurants for its residents to enjoy.

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.

 Kapolei, HIPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$116,128  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$865,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time38.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kapolei    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Kapolei is located on the dry side of the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It is the dry/sunny side of the island with very little rainfall. Kapolei has had an average  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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