Stillwater, Minnesota vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 7.2% more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $53,588 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Stillwater, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater, MN vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Stillwater, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher