Seattle, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $6,329 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
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  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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