Elgin, Illinois vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 28.8% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $154,585 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Elgin, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher