Tumwater, Washington vs. Tukwila, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tukwila, Washington is 19.6% more expensive than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,817 in Tukwila, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tukwila, Washington is more expensive than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Tukwila
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. Tukwila, WA
Compared to Tumwater, Tukwila is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  47.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher