Hayward, California vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 25.3% cheaper than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $37,337 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Puyallup
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Hayward, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher