Puyallup, Washington vs. Fortuna, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fortuna, California is 15.0% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,516 in Fortuna, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fortuna, California is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Fortuna
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Fortuna, CA
Compared to Puyallup, Fortuna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower