Madison, Wisconsin vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 16.4% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,877 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Madison, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% lower
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher