Birch Bay, Washington vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 13.3% more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,941 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Birch Bay, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Birch Bay, Washington
Birch Bay, WA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Birch Bay, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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