Tacoma, Washington vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 12.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,034 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Tacoma, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower