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Puyallup, WA vs Bothell, WA

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Are people in Bothell older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Bothell is 0.3 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bothell or Puyallup?
- Bothell housing costs are 83.4% more expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bothell or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Bothell is 1.2 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 Bothell?
Bothell, WA is a lively suburb located outside of Seattle on the northern end of Lake Washington in Snohomish County. It is home to many tech companies and offers plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment options along its bustling waterfront area known as the Northshore Landing.

 Puyallup, WABothell, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,355329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%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 Bothell    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Bothell is amazing, downtown is nice and cozy and our restaurants are great. the suburban neighborhoods are welcoming and friendly. visit  More

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We have lived in and near Bothell for 20 years. The schools here are great, and if you’re college educated, the job market is great, too. We moved to the Pacific  More

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Over 6 years ago

I love BOTHELL. It's beautiful and safe.  More

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