Puyallup, Washington vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 29.4% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,311 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Detroit
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Puyallup, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower