Dearborn, Michigan vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 23.3% more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,651 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Dearborn, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher