Cost of Living Calculator - Puyallup, Washington vs Tumwater, Washington


The cost of living in Tumwater, Washington is 13.2% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,783 in Tumwater, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tumwater, Washington is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Tumwater
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs Tumwater, WA
Compared to Puyallup, Tumwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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