Abilene, Kansas vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 57.8% more expensive than Abilene, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $78,877 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Abilene, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Abilene, Kansas
Abilene, KS vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Abilene, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.5% lower
  Commute
  69.2% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher