Germantown, Tennessee vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 8.0% more expensive than Germantown, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,980 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Germantown, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Germantown, Tennessee
Germantown, TN vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Germantown, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.8% higher