Fort Lewis, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 19.2% more expensive than Fort Lewis, Washington.

You would need a salary of $89,394 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lewis, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Fort Lewis, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Fort Lewis, Washington
Fort Lewis, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fort Lewis, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower