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Puyallup, WA vs Cottonwood, AZ

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Are people in Cottonwood older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Cottonwood is 16.0 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cottonwood or Puyallup?
- Cottonwood housing costs are 26.2% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cottonwood or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Cottonwood is 8.6 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 Cottonwood?
Cottonwood, Arizona is a beautiful small town located in the Verde Valley region of Yavapai County. It is surrounded by gorgeous red rock formations and offers plenty of outdoor activities for its visitors and residents alike. There are many historical points of interest to explore, such as Montezuma Castle National Monument, Tuzigoot National Monument, and Fort Verde State Historic Park. Nature lovers can take advantage of the nearby Coconino National Forest or Prescott National Forest while those looking for a bit more adventure can check out Dead Horse Ranch State Park or Jerome State Historic Park. With its picturesque beauty and wide array of activities, Cottonwood makes an ideal spot to visit or settle down.

 Puyallup, WACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,073329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock53.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%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 Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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