Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 2.6% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $53,592 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Hillsboro, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% lower
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher