Tacoma, Washington vs. Medicine Lake, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medicine Lake, Montana is 31.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $136,271 in Medicine Lake, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medicine Lake, Montana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Medicine Lake
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Medicine Lake, MT
Compared to Tacoma, Medicine Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% higher
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower