Makawao, Hawaii vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 25.2% cheaper than Makawao, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $56,071 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Makawao, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Makawao, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Puyallup
than in Makawao, Hawaii
Makawao, HI vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Makawao, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.2% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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