Cost of Living in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, Washington offers plenty of activities alongside an impressive cost-of-living that makes it well worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from various types of housing choices ranging from low cost single family homes to spacious apartments - while renters also have access to lots of great deals today as well. Moreover, food and transportation costs are much lower than other US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you choose Tacoma as your home.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Tacoma is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Tacoma, Washington is more expensive.

Tacoma cost of living is 118.0

COST OF LIVING	Tacoma	Washington	USA
	118	121.9	100
	101.2	101.1	100
	88.3	88.8	100
	148.2	172.8	100
	$454,100	$534,700	$338,100
	67.8	74	100
	119.3	113.6	100
	129.4	113.3	100

100=National Average

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Reviews for Tacoma 40 Reviews

Tacoma isn't perfect, but it's pretty damn great - 12/28/2021
I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town... Read More

Jeffrey | Tacoma, WA | Reply | No Replies

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We LOVE it here - 7/31/2021
We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and... Read More

Miranda | Tacoma, WA | Reply | No Replies

Not after 23 years - 7/14/2020
Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your... Read More

Byron | Deer Trail, CO | Reply | 1 Reply

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98404, 98409, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98422, 98408, 98418, 98403, 98465, ... 13 more

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