Tacoma, Washington vs. Orem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orem, Utah is 6.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,585 in Orem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orem, Utah is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Orem
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Orem, UT
Compared to Tacoma, Orem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower