Valdese, North Carolina vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 40.0% more expensive than Valdese, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,988 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdese, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Valdese, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Valdese, North Carolina
Valdese, NC vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Valdese, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher

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