Tempe, Arizona vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 11.5% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,618 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Tempe, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher