Tacoma, Washington vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 11.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,805 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Arvada
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Tacoma, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.6% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower