Dickinson, Texas vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 29.5% more expensive than Dickinson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,764 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dickinson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Dickinson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Dickinson, Texas
Dickinson, TX vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Dickinson, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher