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Puyallup, WA vs Scarborough, ME

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Are people in Scarborough older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Scarborough is 10.3 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Scarborough or Puyallup?
- Scarborough housing costs are 12.7% more expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Scarborough or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Scarborough is 12.6 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 Scarborough?
Scarborough is a town located in Cumberland County Maine with an estimated population around 19,100 people as of 2019. The area offers plenty attractions for visitors like its nearby beaches perfect for swimming or taking part in watersports plus there are several trails & pathways lined up throughout town ideal for those looking to explore some of Maine’s natural scenery .

 Puyallup, WAScarborough, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,857329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Scarborough    1 Reviews

We moved here from CA. We were tired of the crime and grime of the state of CA. We absolutely love Maine and Scarborough is a suburb of Portland ME and the dang cutest  More

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