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Puyallup, WA vs Patterson, CA

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Are people in Patterson older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Patterson is 7.5 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Patterson or Puyallup?
- Patterson housing costs are 1.1% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Patterson or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Patterson is 10.2 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 Patterson?
Patterson, CA is an unincorporated community located in Stanislaus County. The area was once popular with miners during the California Gold Rush era but today it has become more known for its wineries. It has a population of over 700 people who are served by a very active volunteer fire department and ambulance service.

 Puyallup, WAPatterson, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,517329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%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 Patterson    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Weather is usually beautiful. Some rain in the winter & extremely hot in July & Aug but otherwise  More

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