Tacoma, Washington vs. Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 38.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,932 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Poplar Bluff
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Poplar Bluff, MO
Compared to Tacoma, Poplar Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.5% higher
  Commute
  51.0% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower