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Priest River, ID vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Priest River?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 10.8 years younger than in Priest River.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Priest River?
- Puyallup housing costs are 7.6% more expensive than Priest River housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Priest River?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 6.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Priest River.

Things to do in Priest River?
Living in Priest River, Idaho is a unique and wonderful experience. This small town of just over 2,000 people is located on the banks of the Priest River and nestled in the beautiful forests of Northern Idaho. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and skiing. Residents enjoy four distinct seasons - with mild winters and hot summers - making it a great place to live year-round. The town also offers plenty of amenities for all ages: from grocery stores to restaurants to local shops and more. Priest River is truly an outdoor enthusiast's paradise!

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.

 Priest River, IDPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$44,576  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$464,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Priest River    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Nice small town, very green, it's in the Idaho Panhandle surrounded by National Forest so I had a hard time finding rental units outside of town. Reserve Airbnb a few  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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