Tacoma, Washington vs. Oak Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Harbor, Washington is 9.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $147,607 in Oak Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Harbor, Washington is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Oak Harbor
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Oak Harbor, WA
Compared to Tacoma, Oak Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower