Dauphin Island, Alabama vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 8.6% more expensive than Dauphin Island, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $81,417 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dauphin Island, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Dauphin Island, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Dauphin Island, Alabama
Dauphin Island, AL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Dauphin Island, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher