Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Tacoma is 8% more affordable than Miami. A $75,000 salary in Miami is equivalent to $69,094 in Tacoma.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Miami has a housing index of 172 while Tacoma sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Miami costs $450,000 compared to $400,000 in Tacoma, a difference of $50,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Miami versus $1,600 in Tacoma.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Miami scores 108 while Tacoma scores 105.
Healthcare costs in Miami (99) are lower than Tacoma (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Miami is $44,268 compared to $58,974 in Tacoma. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Tacoma.
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