Seaside, Oregon vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.5% more expensive than Seaside, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,244 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Seaside, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Seaside, Oregon
Seaside, OR vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Seaside, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher