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Snohomish, WA vs Payson, AZ

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Are people in Payson older or younger than people in Snohomish?
- The Median Age in Payson is 19.3 years older than in Snohomish.

Are housing costs cheaper in Payson or Snohomish?
- Payson housing costs are 53.4% less expensive than Snohomish housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Payson or Snohomish?
- The average commute for residents of Payson is 11.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Snohomish.

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.

Things to do in Payson?
Payson, AZ is an incorporated town located in Gila County with a population of around fifteen thousand people. Payson offers plenty of outdoor activities perfect for anyone looking to explore nature through hiking trails or fishing at the local rodeo pond! Additionally there are many stores, eateries, and entertainment spots available offering its community something fun to do all year round.

 Snohomish, WAPayson, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,229329,725,481
 Median Income$77,308  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$858,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.78  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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