Cost of Living Calculator - Golden Valley, Arizona vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 31.3% more expensive than Golden Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,443 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Golden Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Golden Valley, Arizona
Golden Valley, AZ vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Golden Valley, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  32.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher

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