Baltimore, Maryland vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 29.2% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,207 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Baltimore, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher