Homer, Alaska vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.1% more expensive than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $22,412 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Homer, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.6% lower
  Commute
  77.8% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower