Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 22.3% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,140 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Wilmington, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% lower
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher