Cost of Living Calculator - Puyallup, Washington vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 16.4% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,711 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Puyallup, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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