Fairhope, Alabama vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 14.2% more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,115 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Fairhope, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fairhope, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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