What is a pro or con of living in Gig Harbor, Washingtoncompared to University Place, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Gig Harbor.

What salary do I need to live in Gig Harbor, Washington copmared to University Place, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in University Place, Washington should increase to $54,205 in Gig Harbor, 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.

UNIVERSITY PLACE vs. GIG HARBOR
Cost of Living Comparison

University Place, Washington vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 8.4% more expensive than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,205 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in University Place, Washington

University Place, WA vs. Gig Harbor, WA

Compared to University Place, Gig Harbor is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

5.4% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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University Place, Washington vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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University Place, WA vs. Gig Harbor, WA

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