Pawtucket, Rhode Island vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 10.5% more expensive than Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $55,243 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Pawtucket, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Pawtucket, RI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Pawtucket, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.5% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower