What is a pro or con of living in Sammamish, Washingtoncompared to Tumwater, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 211% more expensive in Sammamish.

What salary do I need to live in Sammamish, Washington copmared to Tumwater, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Tumwater, Washington should increase to $96,697 in Sammamish, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TUMWATER vs. SAMMAMISH
Cost of Living Comparison

Tumwater, Washington vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 93.4% more expensive than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,697 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is more expensive than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Sammamish
than in Tumwater, Washington

Tumwater, WA vs. Sammamish, WA

Compared to Tumwater, Sammamish is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

185.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

56.9% higher

Health

1.3% higher

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Personal

20.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Tumwater, Washington vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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