Puyallup, Washington vs. Laurel, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 42.7% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,255 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Laurel
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Laurel, MS
Compared to Puyallup, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower