Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 1.1% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $42,468 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fort Collins, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher