St. Louis, Missouri vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 42.7% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $37,098 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Tacoma
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to St. Louis, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher