Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Arkansas City, Arkansas


The cost of living in Arkansas City, Arkansas is 45.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,999 in Arkansas City, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Arkansas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Arkansas City, AR
Compared to Tacoma, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.2% higher
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower

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