St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 17.5% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,765 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Tacoma
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher