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Puyallup, WA vs Morro Bay, CA

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Are people in Morro Bay older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Morro Bay is 14.0 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Morro Bay or Puyallup?
- Morro Bay housing costs are 81.4% more expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Morro Bay or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Morro Bay is 9.9 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 Morro Bay?
Morro Bay, CA is located in San Luis Obispo county boasting a population close to 10,400 people. Here you can find attractions like Morro Strand State Beach which features various monuments perfect for history buffs while also taking part in various festivals like the Annual Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival showcasing some of the area's best talent throughout the year!

 Puyallup, WAMorro Bay, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,785329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock51.338.4
 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 Morro Bay    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Morro Bay is mostly a small,quiet,working fishing and retirement community.It is located approximately 12 miles north of San Luis Obispo,Ca.The weather here is mild most  More

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Beautiful area, right on the ocean, cool huge rock in the water. I love the small, walkable community and the farmers market is awesome. The temperature is always  More

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