Athens, Ohio vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 48.6% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $178,338 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Athens, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  100.5% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher