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TACOMA vs. BOSTON
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Tacoma, Washington vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
30.0%
more expensive
than Tacoma, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$97,500
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Boston
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Tacoma, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
10.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
94.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
72.3% higher
Commute
10.5% higher
Health
1.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
11.2% higher
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