Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Elmo, Minnesota vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 6.9% cheaper than Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $46,530 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Lake Elmo, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Lake Elmo, MN vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Lake Elmo, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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