Dover, Delaware vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 26.5% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $63,237 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Dover, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher