Cost of Living Calculator - Brookline, Massachusetts vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 41.9% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,035 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Brookline, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.1% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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