Carnation, Washington vs. Tumwater, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tumwater, Washington is 35.3% cheaper than Carnation, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,488 in Tumwater, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carnation, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tumwater, Washington is cheaper than Carnation, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Tumwater
than in Carnation, Washington
Carnation, WA vs. Tumwater, WA
Compared to Carnation, Tumwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower