Tacoma, Washington vs. Alva, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alva, Oklahoma is 38.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,525 in Alva, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alva, Oklahoma is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Alva
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Alva, OK
Compared to Tacoma, Alva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% lower
      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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.2% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower