What is a pro or con of living in Puyallup, Washingtoncompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 106% more expensive in Puyallup.

What salary do I need to live in Puyallup, Washington copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $67,527 in Puyallup, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. PUYALLUP
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 35.1% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,527 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Puyallup, WA

Compared to Allentown, Puyallup is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

167.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.9% lower

Commute

23.4% higher

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Puyallup, Washington

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