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SEATTLE vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Tacoma, Washington

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 29.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $147,653 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs Tacoma, WA

Compared to Seattle, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

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29.7% lower

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6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

13.2% lower

Health

0.1% higher

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Personal

3.3% lower

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