Boone, North Carolina vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 21.6% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $205,101 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Boone, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  110.0% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher