Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 24.9% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,434 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Bismarck, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher