Tacoma, Washington vs. Staples, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Staples, Minnesota is 37.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,907 in Staples, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staples, Minnesota is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Staples
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Staples, MN
Compared to Tacoma, Staples is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower