salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,120 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 107 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Puyallup?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Puyallup
| Size | Puyallup | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,788 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,754 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,946 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,216 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,208 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Puyallup overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Puyallup, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Puyallup
Life in Puyallup
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Puyallup?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,726 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $551,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Puyallup, WA?
Renting in Puyallup costs a median of about $2,103 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in Puyallup?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,120 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Puyallup cheap or expensive?
Puyallup is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $105,505. It ranks 107th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Puyallup?
The median homeowner in Puyallup pays $4,950 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Puyallup more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Puyallup?
The median home value in Puyallup is $551,800, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
42,746 people live in Puyallup. Numbers are typical (middle) values.