| | Tacoma, WA | Bothell, WA | United States |
| Overall | 122.7 | 158.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.2 | 107.3 | 100 |
| Health | 88.3 | 87.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 148.2 | 286.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $454,100 | $915,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,780.0% | 7,040.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 119.3 | 140.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 129.4 | 150.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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