Cities Similar to Tacoma, WA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Tacoma, WA
1. Anchorage, AK
291,538 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
125.0
Home value
$365K
Rent estimate
$1,325/mo
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Compare →2. Spokane, WA
230,176 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
95.0
Home value
$385K
Rent estimate
$1,195/mo
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Compare →3. Portland, OR
641,162 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
130.0
Home value
$535K
Rent estimate
$1,655/mo
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Compare →4. Honolulu, HI
350,964 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
193.0
Home value
$657K
Rent estimate
$1,920/mo
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Compare →5. Seattle, WA
749,256 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
172.0
Home value
$808K
Rent estimate
$2,260/mo
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Compare →6. Boise, ID
235,684 people · West
COL Index
106.0
Home value
$504K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
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Compare →7. Newark, NJ
311,549 people · Northeast
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$484K
Rent estimate
$1,600/mo
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Compare →8. Gilbert, AZ
267,918 people · Southwest
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$541K
Rent estimate
$1,950/mo
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Compare →9. San Bernardino, CA
222,101 people · West
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$448K
Rent estimate
$1,670/mo
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Compare →10. Reno, NV
264,165 people · West
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$450K
Rent estimate
$1,490/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Tacoma
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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