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Puyallup, WA vs University Place, WA

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Are people in University Place older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in University Place is 0.2 years older than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in University Place or Puyallup?
- University Place housing costs are 14.5% more expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, University Place or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of University Place is 4.4 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 University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

 Puyallup, WAUniversity Place, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,565329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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