Arlington, Virginia vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 27.0% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $164,295 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Arlington, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower