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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
University Place, WA vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 0.2 years younger than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or University Place?
- Puyallup housing costs are 12.7% less expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 4.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of University Place.

Things to do in University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

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.

 University Place, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews
Sandra · University Place, WA
Great Schools
Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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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

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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

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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

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