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Puyallup, WA vs Sandy, OR

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Are people in Sandy older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Sandy is 3.0 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sandy or Puyallup?
- Sandy housing costs are 1.4% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sandy or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Sandy is 1.0 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 Sandy?
Sandy, OR is an inviting town east of Portland offering numerous delightful attractions such as Wildwood Recreation Site displaying its distinctive environment or Pioneer Bridget Park perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Sandy Mountain Festival with music and art each June.

 Puyallup, WASandy, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,383329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%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 Sandy    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Lived in Sandy since I was about 6 and I love it sometimes there is not a lot to do but it is a great small  More

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