Lexington, Kentucky vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 30.4% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $97,790 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Lexington, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher