Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Happy Valley, Oregon


The cost of living in Happy Valley, Oregon is 20.3% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $90,254 in Happy Valley, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Oregon is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Happy Valley
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Happy Valley, OR
Compared to Tacoma, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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