What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $124,999 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $180,316 in Tacoma, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 44.3% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $180,316 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Springfield, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

126.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.7% lower

Commute

43.7% higher

Health

12.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

22.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MO vs. Tacoma, WA

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