Index, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.8% more expensive than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $90,249 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Index, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Index, Washington
Index, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Index, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher