Seattle vs Tacoma: Cost of Living
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Tacoma is about 23% cheaper overall. Here is how Seattle and Tacoma compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Seattle cost-of-living index: 145 vs 100
- Tacoma cost-of-living index: 112 vs 100
- Seattle median 2BR rent: $2,900/mo
- Tacoma median 2BR rent: $1,800/mo
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