Puyallup, Washington vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 28.5% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,772 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Columbia
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Puyallup, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% higher
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower