Tacoma, Washington vs. Sumas, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sumas, Washington is 6.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,525 in Sumas, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sumas, Washington is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Sumas
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Sumas, WA
Compared to Tacoma, Sumas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower