Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 39.3% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $181,110 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Milwaukee, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher