Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Colorado Springs is 10% more affordable than Tacoma. A $75,000 salary in Tacoma is equivalent to $67,308 in Colorado Springs.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Colorado salaries · Washington salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Tacoma sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $400,000 in Tacoma, a difference of $20,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $1,600 in Tacoma.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Tacoma scores 105. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are lower than Tacoma (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $58,974 in Tacoma. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Colorado Springs.
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