Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 47.1% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $110,349 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Owensboro, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher