Foster City, California vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 54.7% cheaper than Foster City, California.

You would need a salary of $33,970 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Foster City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Foster City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Puyallup
than in Foster City, California
Foster City, CA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Foster City, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% lower
      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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower