2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Buda, TX vs Tacoma, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Tacoma or is it cheaper to live in Buda?
- Tacoma is 8.6% more expensive than Buda.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tacoma or Buda?
- Tacoma housing costs are 12.0% more expensive than Buda housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Buda or is Health Care more affordable in Tacoma.
- Health related expenses are 18.8% less in Tacoma.
 Buda, TXTacoma, WAUnited States
 Overall113.0122.7100
 Food & Groceries94.4101.2100
 Health108.788.3100
 Housing132.3148.2100
 Median Home Cost$437,400$454,100$338,100
 Utilities10168100
 Transportation125.7119.3100
 Miscellaneous102.5129.4100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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