Columbus, Ohio vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 45.4% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $145,370 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Columbus, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher