Travel Nursing in Tacoma, WA

Travel nursing in Tacoma, WA — what it costs to live there and 6 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Tacoma

6 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Tacoma

Prices in Washington run 7% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall107.07% higher
Housing126.026% higher
Utilities92.97% lower
Groceries and goods104.44% higher
Services103.94% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Tacoma

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,480HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,670HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,060HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,890HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,815Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Pay in WA

Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,366 based on 5 reports.

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Common questions

Do I need a Washington nursing license?
Washington is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Tacoma expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Washington runs housing 26% above and utilities 7% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Tacoma?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Tacoma is $1,670 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 6 furnished places here.