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Vashon, WA vs Puyallup, WA

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Are people in Puyallup older or younger than people in Vashon?
- The Median Age in Puyallup is 12.4 years younger than in Vashon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Puyallup or Vashon?
- Puyallup housing costs are 43.6% less expensive than Vashon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Puyallup or Vashon?
- The average commute for residents of Puyallup is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Vashon.

Things to do in Vashon?
Vashon Island is an island located off the coast of Seattle in Puget Sound waters and lies within King County's jurisdiction. The island is known for its lush green landscapes as well as its artistic community which has made it popular among vacationers seeking respite from their busy lives on the mainland. There are two main towns on Vashon: Vashon Center and Burton which offer plenty of outdoor activities like kayaking around the island's lakes or exploring trails throughout its wilderness areas.

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.

 Vashon, WAPuyallup, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,366329,725,481
 Median Income$94,123  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$886,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Vashon    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The perfect place to live....in the  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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