Woburn, Massachusetts vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 15.2% cheaper than Woburn, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,385 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Woburn, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Woburn, Massachusetts
Woburn, MA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Woburn, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower