Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 70.0% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $84,980 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Alamogordo, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  92.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher