Palos Hills, Illinois vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.0% more expensive than Palos Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,977 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Palos Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Palos Hills, Illinois
Palos Hills, IL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Palos Hills, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher