Phoenix, Arizona vs. Tukwila, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tukwila, Washington is 20.0% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,985 in Tukwila, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tukwila, Washington is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Tukwila
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Tukwila, WA
Compared to Phoenix, Tukwila is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher