Newton, Massachusetts vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 43.2% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,379 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Newton, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% lower
      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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower