Tacoma, Washington vs. Ballston Spa, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ballston Spa, New York is 13.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,778 in Ballston Spa, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ballston Spa, New York is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ballston Spa
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Ballston Spa, NY
Compared to Tacoma, Ballston Spa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.7% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower