Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 14.2% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $125,653 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher