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Puyallup, WA vs Martinez, CA

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Are people in Martinez older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Martinez is 4.5 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Martinez or Puyallup?
- Martinez housing costs are 53.4% more expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Martinez or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Martinez is 0.6 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 Martinez?
Martinez, California lies within Contra Costa County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the John Muir National Historic Site to the The Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum combined with stores like Walmart Supercenter and local food spots like Ono Hawaiian BBQ

 Puyallup, WAMartinez, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,308329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Martinez    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Beautiful weather, not too hot or too cold. Just enough rain to keep the reservoirs  More

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