Kalama, Washington vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 26.6% more expensive than Kalama, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,304 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalama, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than Kalama, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in Kalama, Washington
Kalama, WA vs. Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Kalama, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher