Sammamish, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 44.0% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,989 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Sammamish, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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