Snohomish, Washington vs. Tumwater, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tumwater, Washington is 27.1% cheaper than Snohomish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,832 in Tumwater, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Snohomish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tumwater, Washington is cheaper than Snohomish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Tumwater
than in Snohomish, Washington
Snohomish, WA vs. Tumwater, WA
Compared to Snohomish, Tumwater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower