Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 26.9% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,065 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Allentown, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher