What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Wallingford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Wallingford, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in Wallingford, Connecticut should increase to $53,105 in Tacoma, 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.

WALLINGFORD vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Wallingford, Connecticut vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 6.2% more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $53,105 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallingford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Wallingford, Connecticut

Wallingford, CT vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Wallingford, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.4% lower

Commute

13.8% higher

Health

26.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Wallingford, Connecticut vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wallingford, CT vs. Tacoma, WA

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