Elkins, West Virginia vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 63.4% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $122,576 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Elkins, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  101.2% higher
  Health
  34.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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