Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 3.3% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $75,443 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher