Boston, Massachusetts vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 23.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $94,615 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Boston, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  42.0% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
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  Personal
  10.1% lower
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