Louisville, Kentucky vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 31.5% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $72,792 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Louisville, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher