Tacoma, Washington vs. Pekin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pekin, Illinois is 36.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,924 in Pekin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pekin, Illinois is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Pekin
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Pekin, IL
Compared to Tacoma, Pekin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower