Lakeland, Florida vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 33.6% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $86,863 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Lakeland, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher