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Puyallup, WA vs Des Moines, WA

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Are people in Des Moines older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Des Moines is 1.3 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Des Moines or Puyallup?
- Des Moines housing costs are 14.3% more expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Des Moines or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Des Moines is 1.0 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 Des Moines?
Des Moines WA lies southwest Seattle popular among cyclists thanks to its many scenic trails perfect for mountain biking or controlling road cycling, in addition to several historical sites like West Hylebos Wetlands Park hosting annual events!

 Puyallup, WADes Moines, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,631329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%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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