Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Elk River, Minnesota


The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 10.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,055 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Elk River
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Elk River, MN
Compared to Tacoma, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.8% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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