Pasco, WA vs Tacoma, WA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Pasco is 20.7% 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 Pasco to Tacoma should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pasco is $1,201/month compared to $1,597/month in Tacoma — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pasco is more affordable at $344,700 median vs $454,600.

Median household income in Pasco is $81,130 compared to $83,857 in Tacoma (-3.3%). Tacoma does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Pasco spend roughly 17.8% 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 Pasco.