Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 31.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $39,553 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher