Cost of Living Calculator - Puyallup, Washington vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 56.4% more expensive than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $156,449 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Puyallup, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% higher
      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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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