Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Derby, Kansas


The cost of living in Derby, Kansas is 25.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,500 in Derby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Derby, Kansas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Derby
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Derby, KS
Compared to Tacoma, Derby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.3% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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