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Puyallup, WA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 15.4 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Puyallup?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 27.5% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 17.8 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 Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Puyallup, WABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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