2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Mountain Home, ID vs Tacoma, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Tacoma has 240.8% more rainy days than Mountain Home.
- Tacoma has 32.9% less Sunny Days than Mountain Home.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Tacoma scores 2.8% better than Mountain Home
 Mountain Home, IDTacoma, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock154106
 Sunny210  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2492443
Reviews for Mountain Home    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is low in Idaho, even though the taxes are high. We definitley have 4 seasons, cold in winter and hot in  More

   |    Reply

I was stationed at the base in the late 60s. I am sure many things have changed. Don't remember much so can anyone tell me about bugs (mosquitoes), wind, heat, cold  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

We have lived here since 1991 and love it... the wind can be brutal in the spring, summers are hot and dry, and the winters can be cold and snowy and we love it... Cost  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Mountain Home

Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

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

   |    Reply

Over 5 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

   |    Reply

Over 6 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Tacoma


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.