Tampa, Florida vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 13.8% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $113,790 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Tampa, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher