Queens, New York vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 29.9% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $52,585 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Queens, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.6% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower