Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 57.8% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $60,720 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Tupelo, Mississippi
Tupelo, MS vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Tupelo, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher