Puyallup, Washington vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 34.0% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,502 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Mobile
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Puyallup, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower