Phoenix, AZ vs Tacoma, WA
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Phoenix, AZ = $102,879 in Tacoma, WA
Buying power is 2.9% higher in Tacoma, WA
Median Rent
$1,458 vs $1,597
9.5% higher in Tacoma, WA
Median Income
$77,041 vs $83,857
8.8% higher in Tacoma, WA
Home Value
$381,900 vs $454,600
19.0% higher in Tacoma, WA
Price Level
105.5 vs 108.6
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$58,300 vs $63,900
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
22.7% vs 22.9%
Lower is more affordable