Sandpoint, Idaho vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 15.3% more expensive than Sandpoint, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $78,436 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Sandpoint, Idaho
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
72% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Sandpoint, Idaho
Sandpoint, ID vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Sandpoint, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher