Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Maricopa, Arizona


The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 12.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,784 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Tacoma, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.9% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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