There are 18 retirement homes serving Tacoma, Washington. This includes 10 in Tacoma and 8 nearby. The median cost / day of retirement home care in Washington is about $78, with costs running between $18 and $165 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $2,337, with costs ranging from around $550 to $4,950. The median annual cost is $28,050, which is higher than the national average of $23,100.
The cost for retirement home living in Tacoma, WA typically ranges from around $1,015 per month to $4,131 per month. The average cost is $2,338 per month, or around $28,050 annually.
Tacoma is a major city in the State of Washington. It is located within Pierce County. With 322,873 people living in the city limits and 5,380,824 in the surrounding metropolitan area, it is the 3rd largest city in the state. Those over 55 represent about 22% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Tacoma is 69. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000 and an average household income is $52,000 (the Washington state average is $51,000). The mean housing price in Tacoma is $148,500, which is lower than the state average of $325,500. Tacoma has a high unemployment rate of around 9.72%.
Tacoma has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The area receives very heavy levels of rainfall annually. Tacoma has better than average water quality, lower than average air quality, and a very high rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the US.