Tacoma, Washington vs. St. Helen, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helen, Michigan is 40.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,831 in St. Helen, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Helen, Michigan is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in St. Helen
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. St. Helen, MI
Compared to Tacoma, St. Helen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower