Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Athens, Tennessee


The cost of living in Athens, Tennessee is 35.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,694 in Athens, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Tennessee is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Athens
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Athens, TN
Compared to Tacoma, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.3% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower

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