Zip 98402 (Tacoma, WA) Cost of Living


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Tacoma cost of living score
122.7
More expensive
22.7% higher
than the US average
0.7% higher
than the Washington average
Tacoma (zip 98402), Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.7% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Zip 98402 (Tacoma, WA)

Housing costs in Tacoma?
A typical home costs $447,500, which is 32.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.3% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tacoma costs $1,610 per month, which is 6.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,730 and 28.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,070.

Can I afford Tacoma?
To live comfortably in Tacoma (zip 98402), Washington, a minimum annual income of $85,680 for a family, and $51,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tacoma?
The cost of living in Tacoma, WA 98402 is relatively high compared to the national average. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in Tacoma is 74% higher than the national average. Housing prices are especially expensive, with the median sale price for a home at $337,000 and rental costs ranging from $1,400 for a one-bedroom apartment to $2,100 for a three bedroom apartment. Grocery costs are also high with prices 8% higher than the national average. Despite these high costs, Tacoma still remains an affordable area offering many amenities for its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTacomaWashingtonUnited States
  122.7121.9100.0
  101.2101.1100
  88.388.8100.0
  138.4172.8100.0
  $447,500$534,700$338,100
  67.4%74.0%100.0%
  113.7113.6100.0
  127.7113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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