Pasco, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 21.4% more expensive than Pasco, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,979 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasco, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Pasco, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Pasco, Washington
Pasco, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Pasco, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher