Puyallup, WA vs Renton, WA

Puyallup is moderately more affordable than Renton, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Puyallup scores 134 compared to 150 for Renton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Renton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Puyallup is $1,750/month compared to $1,923/month in Renton — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Puyallup is more affordable at $507,000 median vs $631,400.

Median household income in Puyallup is $95,639 compared to $96,626 in Renton (-1%). Renton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Puyallup spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Renton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53.6°F). Puyallup receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 34.7" in Renton.