Buffalo, New York vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 41.9% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $70,960 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Buffalo, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher