Tacoma, Washington vs. Ruston, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ruston, Washington is 20.3% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,169 in Ruston, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Washington is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Ruston
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Ruston, WA
Compared to Tacoma, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower