Shelton, Washington vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 28.7% more expensive than Shelton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,344 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than Shelton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Puyallup
than in Shelton, Washington
Shelton, WA vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to Shelton, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher