Arlington, Texas vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 17.1% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,427 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Arlington, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher