What is a pro or con of living in Puyallup, Washingtoncompared to Mount Vernon, Washington?

Transportation is 32% more expensive in Puyallup.

What salary do I need to live in Puyallup, Washington copmared to Mount Vernon, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Mount Vernon, Washington should increase to $53,675 in Puyallup, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNT VERNON vs. PUYALLUP
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 7.4% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,675 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
32% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Mount Vernon, Washington

Mount Vernon, WA vs. Puyallup, WA

Compared to Mount Vernon, Puyallup is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.2% higher

Commute

32.4% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Puyallup, Washington

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