Puyallup, Washington vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 40.3% more expensive than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,115 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Puyallup, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower