Puyallup, WA Economy


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Puyallup, WA is a charming city located in the Puget Sound area. With an average 2 bedroom rent of $1,740, it is slightly more expensive than the US average of $1,430. Grocery cost index in Puyallup is 102 versus 100 in the US. The city has a thriving economy with companies like MultiCare Health Systems and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., which have a large presence there. There are also plenty of other businesses that offer employment opportunities to locals such as State Farm Insurance Co., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Columbia Bank. In addition to these large employers, there are many smaller businesses that provide goods and services to the community such as restaurants, retail stores, museums and galleries. With its diverse economy and vibrant culture, Puyallup is an excellent place to live and work.

Puyallup has an unemployment rate of 6.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Puyallup has seen the job market decrease by -2.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 42.9%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Puyallup
- The Sales Tax Rate for Puyallup is 9.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Puyallup is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Puyallup
- The average income of a Puyallup resident is $38,738 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Puyallup resident is $81,224 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPuyallup, WashingtonUnited States
  6.66
  -2.9%-6.2%
  42.9%33.5%
  9.9%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $38,738$37,638
  $81,224$69,021
  $100,126$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  8.3%6.8%
  10.3%10.0%
  4.0%2.5%
  14.2%11.0%
  5.8%4.8%
  0.8%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  2.8%4.7%
  2.4%1.9%
  4.8%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  4.3%4.2%
  9.2%9.3%
  12.7%14.0%
  1.4%2.1%
  7.7%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  4.2%4.7%
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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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