Quincy, Massachusetts vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 17.0% cheaper than Quincy, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,852 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Quincy, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, MA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Quincy, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher