Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 57.8% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $118,317 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Altoona, 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher

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