Amherst, New York vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 31.1% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $65,556 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Amherst, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% higher
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher