Puyallup, Washington vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 30.0% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,982 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Puyallup, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower