Columbia, Tennessee vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 28.0% more expensive than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $96,024 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Columbia, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher