Roanoke, Virginia vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 41.3% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $353,293 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Roanoke, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.9% higher