State College, Pennsylvania vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 17.5% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $111,653 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Tacoma
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to State College, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher