What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Fort Wayne, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Fort Wayne, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Wayne, Indiana should increase to $73,201 in Tacoma, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 46.4% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,201 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, IN vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Fort Wayne, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

129.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.2% lower

Commute

46.4% higher

Health

8.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

21.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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