Ocean Shores, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 24.7% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $193,340 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Ocean Shores, Washington
Ocean Shores, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Ocean Shores, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher