Tacoma, Washington vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 36.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,051 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Tacoma, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.9% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower