Ruston, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 16.9% cheaper than Ruston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,549 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Ruston, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Ruston, Washington
Ruston, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Ruston, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher