Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.3% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $112,274 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Worcester, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher