Seattle, Washington vs. North Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Puyallup, Washington is 33.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,313 in North Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in North Puyallup
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. North Puyallup, WA
Compared to Seattle, North Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower