Cost of Living in Tacoma

Summary of cost of living in Tacoma, WA, United States:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 16.50 $ 15.00-25.00
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 75.00 $ 65.00-100.00
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 12.00 $ 10.00-14.00
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 6.00 $ 5.00-9.00
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 8.00 $ 6.00-13.00
Cappuccino (regular) 6.05 $ 3.00-9.00
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 3.02 $ 2.59-3.50
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.38 $ 2.00-3.00
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 4.22 $ 3.00-5.00
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 4.07 $ 2.50-5.00
Rice (white), (1 lb) 2.96 $ 1.25-6.00
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.65 $ 2.00-6.99
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.23 $ 1.99-11.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.34 $ 4.90-8.00
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 8.84 $ 7.00-10.00
Apples (1 lb) 2.35 $ 1.00-4.00
Banana (1 lb) 0.78 $ 0.59-1.50
Oranges (1 lb) 2.31 $ 1.29-5.00
Tomato (1 lb) 2.28 $ 1.50-2.99
Potato (1 lb) 1.43 $ 0.55-3.00
Onion (1 lb) 1.27 $ 0.33-3.00
Lettuce (1 head) 1.97 $ 1.25-2.59
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.80 $ 1.80-4.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 16.00 $ 12.00-28.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.73 $ 1.73-1.73
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 5.13 $ 2.50-9.00
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 11.00 $ 9.99-12.00
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.12 $ 2.00-3.00
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 62.00 $ 40.00-105.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.60 $ 2.60-4.00
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.70 $ 2.70-3.00
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30.00 $ 30.00-75.00
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.49 $ 3.96-5.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 36,656.56 $ 35,000.00-45,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 27,041.85 $ 25,000.00-32,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 248.80 $ 140.00-400.00
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 71.00 $ 43.00-120.00
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 91.00 $ 65.00-150.00
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 55.00 $ 20.00-210.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 15.00 $ 0.00-30.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 13.50 $ 12.00-17.00
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 2,045.83 $ 1,800.00-2,104.17
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 31,420.00 $ 25,000.00-33,025.00
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 60.00 $ 47.00-65.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 44.33 $ 25.00-65.00
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.67 $ 70.00-100.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 133.50 $ 55.00-200.00
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,918.33 $ 1,700.00-2,400.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,704.04 $ 1,420.00-2,400.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,426.67 $ 2,800.00-6,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 3,237.50 $ 2,550.00-4,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 359.01 $ 330.00-417.04
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 339.01 $ 300.00-417.04
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,755.43 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.60 6.19-6.80

Prices in Tacoma, Washington

This city had 382 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: December 2024
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