Durham, North Carolina vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 28.8% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,410 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Durham, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher