What is a pro or con of living in Tacoma, Washingtoncompared to Waukesha, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Tacoma.

What salary do I need to live in Tacoma, Washington copmared to Waukesha, Wisconsin?

A salary of $200,000 in Waukesha, Wisconsin should increase to $235,764 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.

WAUKESHA vs. TACOMA
Cost of Living Comparison

Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 17.9% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $235,764 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Waukesha, WI vs. Tacoma, WA

Compared to Waukesha, Tacoma is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

34.0% lower

Commute

26.5% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

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Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Waukesha, WI vs. Tacoma, WA

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