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Puyallup, WA vs Snohomish, WA

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Are people in Snohomish older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Snohomish is 2.5 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Snohomish or Puyallup?
- Snohomish housing costs are 71.8% more expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Snohomish or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Snohomish is 1.9 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 Snohomish?
Snohomish is a small city in Snohomish County located between Everett and Seattle in Washington State. It offers its residents access to quality schools, plenty of outdoor recreational activities and easy commutes into nearby larger cities all while having a small-town feel.

 Puyallup, WASnohomish, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,091329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%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 Snohomish    9 Reviews

I've lived in Snohomish for 22 years, WWA for 29, WA for 34. It's a nice place to live & raise your kids. Housing is high due to proximity to a lot of high-paying jobs  More

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Over 14 years ago

Houses are plentiful if you know where to  More

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Over 14 years ago

nice small town  More

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