Puyallup, Washington vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 71.2% more expensive than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $342,357 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in San Jose
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Puyallup, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% higher
      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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower