Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 14.2% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,961 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Chesapeake, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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