Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Jacksonville is 19% more affordable than Tacoma. A $75,000 salary in Tacoma is equivalent to $60,897 in Jacksonville.
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. Jacksonville has a housing index of 89 while Tacoma sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Jacksonville costs $280,000 compared to $400,000 in Tacoma, a difference of $120,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Jacksonville versus $1,600 in Tacoma.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Jacksonville scores 101 while Tacoma scores 105. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Jacksonville (95) are lower than Tacoma (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Jacksonville is $53,025 compared to $58,974 in Tacoma. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jacksonville.
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