Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Seattle, WA vs Puyallup, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Seattle is 30.0% older than the median age of a home in Puyallup.
 Seattle, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$499,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months10.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock74.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.142.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.8$11.0
 Homes Owned42.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented51.0%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Seattle, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,430$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,010  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,380$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,410  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,470$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,780  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Seattle, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.0%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Seattle, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock32.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock20.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99926.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9995.4%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Seattle, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock20.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.7%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.6%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews
Steve · Seattle, WA
A Bright Star just a bit tinged with age
Over 2 years ago

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

   |    Reply
Mason · Seattle, WA
Bittersweet
Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

   |    Reply
Sanford · Arvada, CO
great place to live, but very expensive
Over 3 years ago

if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Seattle

See all reviews
Reviews for Puyallup    10 Reviews
Siobhan · Puyallup, WA
#LoveMyPuyallup
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

   |    Reply
Zoe · South Hill, WA
Not what I expected- It could be worse I guess...
Over 7 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Rhonda · Puyallup, WA
Puyallup, WA
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Puyallup

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Ann Arbor, MichiganClinton Charter, MichiganCompare
 Doral, FloridaTuscaloosa, AlabamaCompare
 Port Jervis, New YorkUrbana, IllinoisCompare
 Knoxville, TennesseeEstes Park, ColoradoCompare
 Bluefield, West VirginiaMena, ArkansasCompare
 Bonney Lake, WashingtonBrea, CaliforniaCompare
 Mobile, AlabamaColumbus, IndianaCompare
 Malvern, PennsylvaniaElverson, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Cisco, TexasFort Wayne, IndianaCompare
 Murfreesboro, TennesseeDallas, TexasCompare

Learn More About Seattle, Washington
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Puyallup, Washington
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.