Paradise Valley, Arizona vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 64.2% cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $17,917 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Paradise Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley, AZ vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Paradise Valley, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.2% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher