Martinez, California vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 18.9% cheaper than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $40,542 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Martinez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Puyallup
than in Martinez, California
Martinez, CA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Martinez, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher