Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Johnston, Iowa


The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 18.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,222 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Johnston
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Johnston, IA
Compared to Tacoma, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower

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