What is a pro or con of living in Puyallup, Washingtoncompared to Richmond, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Puyallup.

What salary do I need to live in Puyallup, Washington copmared to Richmond, Virginia?

A salary of $88,000 in Richmond, Virginia should increase to $115,014 in Puyallup, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RICHMOND vs. PUYALLUP
Cost of Living Comparison

Richmond, Virginia vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 30.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $115,014 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA vs. Puyallup, WA

Compared to Richmond, Puyallup is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

66.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.7% lower

Commute

48.4% higher

Health

11.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Richmond, Virginia vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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