Surprise, Arizona vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 9.7% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $54,833 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Surprise, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher