What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Muncie, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 266% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Muncie, Indiana?

A salary of $100,000 in Muncie, Indiana should increase to $165,035 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.

MUNCIE vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Muncie, Indiana vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 65.0% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $165,035 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Muncie, Indiana

Muncie, IN vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Muncie, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

65.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

259.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.3% lower

Commute

60.3% higher

Health

5.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

18.6% higher

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Muncie, Indiana vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Muncie, IN vs. Tacoma, WA

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