Waipahu, Hawaii vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 33.0% cheaper than Waipahu, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $50,227 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waipahu, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Waipahu, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Waipahu, Hawaii
Waipahu, HI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Waipahu, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.8% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower