Puyallup, Washington vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 10.4% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,825 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Tempe
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Puyallup, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower