Puyallup, Washington vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 33.6% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,201 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Puyallup, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower