Puyallup, Washington vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 18.5% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,529 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Salem
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Puyallup, Salem 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower