St. Cloud, Minnesota vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 38.8% more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $69,412 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Tacoma
than in St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to St. Cloud, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% higher
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher