San Diego, California vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 21.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $39,152 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Puyallup
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to San Diego, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher