Moscow, Idaho vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 18.8% more expensive than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $59,416 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Moscow, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Moscow, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  83.8% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher