Tacoma, Washington vs. Laurel, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Montana is 18.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,826 in Laurel, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Montana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Laurel
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Laurel, MT
Compared to Tacoma, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.0% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower