Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 32.1% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $171,781 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Reading, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  446.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher