Tacoma, Washington vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 7.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,212 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Plano
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Tacoma, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.1% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower