Puyallup, WA Cost of Living


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Puyallup cost of living score
122.7
More expensive
22.7% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Washington average
Puyallup, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.7% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Puyallup, WA

Housing costs in Puyallup?
A typical home costs $499,500, which is 47.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.6% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Puyallup costs $1,740 per month, which is 21.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Puyallup?
To live comfortably in Puyallup, Washington, a minimum annual income of $95,760 for a family, and $55,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Puyallup?
The cost of living in Puyallup, WA is quite reasonable compared to other cities in the state. According to BestPlaces, the total cost of living index for Puyallup is 82.53, which is 10% lower than the Washington average and 7% lower than the national average. This means that groceries, housing, utilities, transportation costs, and health care are all reasonably priced in the city. The median home price in Puyallup is $347,200 according to Zillow. Although this number may appear high at first glance compared to most other cities in Washington State, it is still much less expensive than many places throughout the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPuyallupWashingtonUnited States
  122.7121.9100.0
  101.7101.1100
  88.388.8100.0
  167.4172.8100.0
  $499,500$534,700$338,100
  74.5%74.0%100.0%
  123.9113.6100.0
  129.4113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 2 years ago

I moved here from FL a year and a half ago and I love Puyallup. The only other review was from someone who clearly wishes they were still in Colorado. It also seems they  More

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I just moved here from Colorado due to my job and it's definitely not what I had hoped for. It doesn't seem like a completely horrible place to live like Tacoma or other  More

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Over 10 years ago

Lived in the south Puget Sound area all my life and wouldn't live any where else. I've been to other states but this is it! Love being so close to the mountains, ocean  More

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