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TACOMA vs. PHOENIX
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Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Phoenix, Arizona

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 7.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $138,170 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs Phoenix, AZ

Compared to Tacoma, Phoenix is:

Homeowner

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7.9% lower

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3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

50.1% higher

Commute

1.2% lower

Health

4.8% higher

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Personal

13.8% lower

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