Tumwater, Washington vs. South Bend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Washington is 26.1% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,927 in South Bend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Washington is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in South Bend
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. South Bend, WA
Compared to Tumwater, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower