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Puyallup, WA vs McKinleyville, CA

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Are people in McKinleyville older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in McKinleyville is 0.1 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in McKinleyville or Puyallup?
- McKinleyville housing costs are 7.6% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, McKinleyville or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of McKinleyville is 13.9 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 McKinleyville?
Situated on California’s beautiful north coast between Eureka and Arcata, McKinleyville is an ideal place to live for those who want to escape urban life but still have access to all the amenities a major city like Eureka has to offer. It has plenty of restaurants, parks and recreation areas, plus top-notch schools nearby.

 Puyallup, WAMcKinleyville, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,457329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%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 Mckinleyville    1 Reviews

McKinleyville, CA, just north of the college town of Arcata is more of a bedroom community than real town. It is right on the Pacific Ocean, is quiet, and safe. Its  More

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