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Puyallup, WA vs Pullman, WA

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Are people in Pullman older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Pullman is 14.8 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pullman or Puyallup?
- Pullman housing costs are 18.6% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pullman or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Pullman is 20.0 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 Pullman?
Pullman WA bustling college town nestled Palouse scenic southeastern part state home Washington State University prestigious educational institution many scientific research facilities

 Puyallup, WAPullman, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,968329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Pullman    9 Reviews

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  More

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