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Puyallup, WA vs Gainesville, VA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 2.3 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Puyallup?
- Gainesville housing costs are 23.4% more expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 11.1 minutes longer 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 Gainesville?
Situated between Washington DC and Manassas National Battlefield Park lies Gainesville --a vibrant suburban community with easy access to several major highways while boasting a unique history amidst its rolling hills. The town also provides multiple parks with outdoor activities ideal for families while art galleries serve up modern cultural experiences.

 Puyallup, WAGainesville, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,081329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 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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