Portage, Michigan vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 41.1% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $70,562 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Portage, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher