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Puyallup, WA vs Bay City, TX

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Are people in Bay City older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Bay City is 5.8 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay City or Puyallup?
- Bay City housing costs are 62.4% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bay City or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Bay City is 11.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Puyallup.

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.

Things to do in Bay City?
Bay City is an incorporated city situated within Matagorda County, Texas featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby Columbia Links State Park offers stunning views conveniently situated close by. There are also several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

 Puyallup, WABay City, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,918329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.69  Unlock26.38
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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