Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 6.6% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $46,714 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Alpharetta, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher