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Pullman, WA vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Pullman?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 14.8 years older than in Pullman.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Pullman?
- Puyallup housing costs are 22.8% more expensive than Pullman housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Pullman?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 20.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pullman.

Things to do in Pullman?
Pullman WA bustling college town nestled Palouse scenic southeastern part state home Washington State University prestigious educational institution many scientific research facilities

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.

 Pullman, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$31,992  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$406,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time11.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pullman    9 Reviews

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  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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