Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.4% more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $37,086 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Minneapolis, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher