Centralia, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 25.8% more expensive than Centralia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,900 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Centralia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Centralia, Washington
Centralia, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Centralia, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  44.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher