Tacoma, Washington vs. La Plata, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Plata, Maryland is 3.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,744 in La Plata, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Plata, Maryland is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in La Plata
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. La Plata, MD
Compared to Tacoma, La Plata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.3% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower