Cost of Living Calculator - Elma, Washington vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 22.4% more expensive than Elma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,203 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Elma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Elma, Washington
Elma, WA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Elma, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher

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