Lake Tapps, Washington vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 19.1% cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,439 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake Tapps, WA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Lake Tapps, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower