Tacoma, Washington vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 29.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,851 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Tacoma, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower