Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Storm Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 37.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,102 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Tacoma, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.9% higher
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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