Brighton, Michigan vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 6.4% more expensive than Brighton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,201 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Brighton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, MI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Brighton, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher