Tacoma, Washington vs. Beaufort, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, North Carolina is 19.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,381 in Beaufort, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, North Carolina is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Beaufort, NC
Compared to Tacoma, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.8% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower