Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Golden Valley, Arizona


The cost of living in Golden Valley, Arizona is 23.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,970 in Golden Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Arizona is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Golden Valley
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Golden Valley, AZ
Compared to Tacoma, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% higher
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  48.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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