Wailuku, Hawaii vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 22.9% cheaper than Wailuku, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $38,562 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wailuku, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Wailuku, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Wailuku, Hawaii
Wailuku, HI vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Wailuku, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      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
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.6% lower
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher