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Puyallup, WA vs Houma, LA

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Are people in Houma older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Houma is 1.0 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Puyallup?
- Houma housing costs are 67.5% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 9.8 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 Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

 Puyallup, WAHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 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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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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