Alexandria, Virginia vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 15.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $99,244 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Alexandria, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher