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Puyallup, WA vs Tumwater, WA

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Are people in Tumwater older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Tumwater is 1.9 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Tumwater or Puyallup?
- Tumwater housing costs are 10.3% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Tumwater or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Tumwater is 10.8 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 Tumwater?
Tumwater is an incorporated town sitting within Thurston County, Washington featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks ideal for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Tolmie State Park provides amazing views close by. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

 Puyallup, WATumwater, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,855329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Tumwater    1 Reviews

Tumwater is so beautiful, my commute to work in Olympia is about 15 minutes no traffic whatsoever! My kids both attend top rated schools, I lived in Bellevue for 8  More

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