Puyallup, WA vs Silverdale, WA

Puyallup is moderately more affordable than Silverdale, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Puyallup scores 134 compared to 142 for Silverdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silverdale 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 $2,056/month in Silverdale — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Puyallup is more affordable at $507,000 median vs $507,600.

Median household income in Puyallup is $95,639 compared to $101,445 in Silverdale (-5.7%). While Silverdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Puyallup spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Silverdale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 53.2°F). Puyallup receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 37.8" in Silverdale.