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Puyallup, WA vs La Plata, MD

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Are people in La Plata older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in La Plata is 5.3 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in La Plata or Puyallup?
- La Plata housing costs are 10.4% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, La Plata or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of La Plata is 1.2 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 La Plata?
La Plata is an independent township situated within Charles County, Maryland boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

 Puyallup, WALa Plata, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,054329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 La Plata    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice little town, but very expensive to live here, especially if one is retired on a fixed  More

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We have lived here for several years now. The schools are good and the teachers have been excellent. There are also several good private schools available. The people  More

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Terrible traffic, runaway growth, fast sliding into a  More

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