Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 55.3% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $186,316 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Wheeling, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% higher
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher