Tacoma, Washington vs. Arkansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 44.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,802 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Tacoma, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.8% higher
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower