Puyallup, Washington vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 40.1% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,650 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Puyallup, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower