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Puyallup, WA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 5.1 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Puyallup?
- Melbourne housing costs are 30.3% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 10.0 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Puyallup, WAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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 Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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