Tacoma, Washington vs. West Salem, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Salem, Wisconsin is 21.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,983 in West Salem, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Salem, Wisconsin is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in West Salem
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. West Salem, WI
Compared to Tacoma, West Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower