Cost of Living in Eastside-Enact, Tacoma, WA

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20%
Overall NAT. AVG.
5%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
42%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Eastside-Enact Tacoma Washington
Cost of living120125119
Groceries105105107
Health care109109109
Housing142159138
Transportation117117112
Utilities109109110
Lifestyle & Entertainment113113112
Household Items106106107
Education & Childcare116116117
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Eastside-Enact is 1% higher than the Tacoma average
  • The cost of living in Eastside-Enact is 20% higher than the national average
  • Eastside-Enact housing is 42% higher than the national average
  • Washington general sales tax is 27% higher than the national average
  • Washington state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Household$92,535$7,711$2,159$2,776

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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