Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 21.3% cheaper than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,975 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts
Watertown Town, MA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Watertown Town, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower