What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Bloomington, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Bloomington, Minnesota?

A salary of $80,000 in Bloomington, Minnesota should increase to $89,734 in Tacoma, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLOOMINGTON vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $89,734 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington, MN vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Bloomington, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.9% lower

Commute

15.4% higher

Health

16.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bloomington, MN vs. Tacoma, WA

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