Petoskey, Michigan vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 25.9% more expensive than Petoskey, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $170,011 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Petoskey, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Petoskey, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey, MI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Petoskey, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher