Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 63.9% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $81,944 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Laurel, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% lower
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher

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