Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Tacoma is 9% more affordable than Naples. A $75,000 salary in Naples is equivalent to $68,555 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. Naples has a housing index of 180 while Tacoma sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Naples costs $520,000 compared to $400,000 in Tacoma, a difference of $120,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,100 in Naples versus $1,600 in Tacoma.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Naples scores 106 while Tacoma scores 105.
Healthcare costs in Naples (98) are lower than Tacoma (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Naples is $72,178 compared to $58,974 in Tacoma. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Tacoma.
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