Tualatin, Oregon vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 11.2% cheaper than Tualatin, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,394 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tualatin, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Tualatin, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Tualatin, Oregon
Tualatin, OR vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Tualatin, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher