Cost of Living Calculator - Bay Center, Washington vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 11.0% more expensive than Bay Center, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,255 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay Center, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Bay Center, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Bay Center, Washington
Bay Center, WA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Bay Center, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher

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