What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Middletown, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Middletown, Connecticut?

A salary of $21,840 in Middletown, Connecticut should increase to $25,118 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.

MIDDLETOWN vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Middletown, Connecticut vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 15.0% more expensive than Middletown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $25,118 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Middletown, Connecticut

Middletown, CT vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Middletown, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

43.5% lower

Commute

16.5% higher

Health

26.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Middletown, Connecticut vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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