Tacoma, Washington vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 30.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,966 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in El Paso
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Tacoma, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.2% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower