Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs Puyallup, Washington


The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 9.7% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $87,755 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Puyallup, WA
Compared to Chico, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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