Philomath, Oregon vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 15.5% more expensive than Philomath, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $57,730 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Philomath, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Philomath, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Philomath, Oregon
Philomath, OR vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Philomath, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher