San Jose, California vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 41.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $87,628 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Puyallup
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to San Jose, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher