Clive, Iowa vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 23.0% more expensive than Clive, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $105,820 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Clive, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Clive, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Clive, Iowa
Clive, IA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Clive, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher