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Puyallup, WA vs Waukee, IA

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Are people in Waukee older or younger than people in Puyallup?
- The Median Age in Waukee is 3.2 years younger than in Puyallup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukee or Puyallup?
- Waukee housing costs are 33.0% less expensive than Puyallup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukee or Puyallup?
- The average commute for residents of Waukee is 11.2 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 Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

 Puyallup, WAWaukee, IAUnited States
 Population42,36623,441329,725,481
 Median Income$81,224$101,138$69,021
 Median Age37.334.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$499,500$334,900$338,100
 Unemployment Rate6.6%3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.6920.4626.38
Reviews for Puyallup    10 Reviews

Over 2 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 10 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 Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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