Birmingham, Alabama vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 55.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $70,145 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
348% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Birmingham, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  373.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher