Tacoma, Washington vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 11.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $155,679 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Tacoma, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.8% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower