Austin, Texas vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 8.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,937 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Austin, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher