Tacoma, Washington vs. Polson, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Polson, Montana is 15.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,773 in Polson, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Polson, Montana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Polson
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Polson, MT
Compared to Tacoma, Polson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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