Mountlake Terrace, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 10.7% cheaper than Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,663 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Mountlake Terrace, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Mountlake Terrace, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Mountlake Terrace, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher