Richland, Washington vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 25.3% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,675 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Richland, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% higher