Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 11.7% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,163 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Puyallup
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Scottsdale, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher