St. Helens, Oregon vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 11.5% more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $82,544 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Helens, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is more expensive than St. Helens, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Puyallup
than in St. Helens, Oregon
St. Helens, OR vs. Puyallup, WA
Compared to St. Helens, Puyallup is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher