What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to College Station, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to College Station, Texas?

A salary of $55,000 in College Station, Texas should increase to $73,333 in Tacoma, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLLEGE STATION vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

College Station, Texas vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 33.3% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,333 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Tacoma
than in College Station, Texas

College Station, TX vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to College Station, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.1% lower

Commute

70.2% higher

Health

12.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

30.9% higher

Cost of Food

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College Station, Texas vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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