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Tumwater, WA vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Tumwater?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 1.9 years older than in Tumwater.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Tumwater?
- Puyallup housing costs are 11.5% more expensive than Tumwater housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Tumwater?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 10.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Tumwater.

Things to do in Tumwater?
Tumwater is an incorporated town sitting within Thurston County, Washington featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks ideal for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Tolmie State Park provides amazing views close by. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

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.

 Tumwater, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$77,849  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$448,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tumwater    1 Reviews

Tumwater is so beautiful, my commute to work in Olympia is about 15 minutes no traffic whatsoever! My kids both attend top rated schools, I lived in Bellevue for 8  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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