Columbia, South Carolina vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 39.6% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,751 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Columbia, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% lower
  Commute
  56.2% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher