Kennewick, WA vs Tacoma, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kennewick is 20.8% cheaper than Tacoma. With a cost index of 99 vs 125, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kennewick to Tacoma should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kennewick is $1,199/month compared to $1,597/month in Tacoma — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kennewick is more affordable at $343,600 median vs $454,600.

Median household income in Kennewick is $72,867 compared to $83,857 in Tacoma (-13.1%). The higher salaries in Tacoma partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kennewick spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Tacoma.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.3°F vs 51.9°F). Tacoma receives more rainfall at 42" per year compared to 7.6" in Kennewick.