What is a pro or con of living in Puyallup, Washingtoncompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 22% cheaper in Puyallup.

What salary do I need to live in Puyallup, Washington copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $41,700 in Puyallup, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. PUYALLUP
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Puyallup, Washington is 16.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $41,700 in Puyallup, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Puyallup, Washington is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Puyallup
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Puyallup, WA

Compared to Washington, Puyallup is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

36.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.7% lower

Commute

8.4% lower

Health

7.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Puyallup, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Puyallup, WA

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