Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Jay, Maine


The cost of living in Jay, Maine is 31.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,153 in Jay, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jay, Maine is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Jay
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Jay, ME
Compared to Tacoma, Jay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.5% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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