Tacoma, Washington vs. Erie, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 33.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,517 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Erie
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Erie, PA
Compared to Tacoma, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.4% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower