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Puyallup, WA vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 2.6 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Puyallup?
- Jackson housing costs are 68.9% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 12.5 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 Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Puyallup, WAJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%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 Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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