Tacoma, Washington vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 2.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $287,356 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
61% more expensive in College Park
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Tacoma, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.4% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower