Oceanside, California vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 14.0% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $214,921 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Puyallup
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Oceanside, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher