What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Marietta-Alderwood, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington should increase to $51,394 in Tacoma, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARIETTA ALDERWOOD vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Marietta-Alderwood, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 2.8% more expensive than Marietta-Alderwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,394 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Marietta-Alderwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Marietta-Alderwood, Washington

Marietta Alderwood, WA vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Marietta Alderwood, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% lower

Commute

35.6% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% higher

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Marietta-Alderwood, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Marietta Alderwood, WA vs. Tacoma, WA

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