Gainesville, Florida vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 31.1% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,378 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Gainesville, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% lower
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher