Tacoma, WA Cost of Living


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Tacoma cost of living score
122.7
More expensive
22.7% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Washington average
Tacoma, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.7% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Tacoma, WA

Housing costs in Tacoma?
A typical home costs $454,100, which is 34.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.1% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tacoma costs $1,560 per month, which is 9.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Tacoma?
To live comfortably in Tacoma, Washington, a minimum annual income of $87,120 for a family, and $49,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tacoma?
Tacoma, Washington offers plenty of activities alongside an impressive cost-of-living that makes it well worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from various types of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to spacious apartments - while renters also have access to lots of great deals today as well. Moreover, food and transportation costs are much lower than other US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you choose Tacoma as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTacomaWashingtonUnited States
  122.7121.9100.0
  101.2101.1100
  88.388.8100.0
  148.2172.8100.0
  $454,100$534,700$338,100
  67.8%74.0%100.0%
  119.3113.6100.0
  129.4113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

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Over 3 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

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