Salisbury, Maryland vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 42.9% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $81,429 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Salisbury, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% lower
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher