Puyallup, Washington vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 18.5% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $73,376 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Puyallup, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower