Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 32.8% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,831 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Ocean Shores, Washington
Ocean Shores, WA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Ocean Shores, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher