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Spanaway, WA vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Spanaway?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 5.6 years older than in Spanaway.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Spanaway?
- Puyallup housing costs are 6.5% more expensive than Spanaway housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Spanaway?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 3.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Spanaway.

Things to do in Spanaway?
Spanaway WA offers peaceful living just outside Tacoma boasting rich wildlife areas along Spanaway Lake that provide ample opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

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.

 Spanaway, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$81,018  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$468,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.99  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Spanaway    6 Reviews

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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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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