Birmingham, Michigan vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 11.8% cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $158,744 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Birmingham, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher