Tacoma, Washington vs. Rock Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 38.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $18,356 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Rock Island, IL
Compared to Tacoma, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower