Tacoma, Washington vs. Eugene, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 9.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $22,733 in Eugene, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eugene, Oregon is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Eugene
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Eugene, OR
Compared to Tacoma, Eugene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower