Spanaway, Washington vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 2.2% cheaper than Spanaway, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,882 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanaway, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Spanaway, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Spanaway, Washington
Spanaway, WA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Spanaway, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher