Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 15.5% more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,730 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Spokane Valley, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher