Tacoma, WA Mortgage Calculator
In Tacoma, Washington, the median home is around $490,000. With 20% down at 6.85% and Washington's ~0.87% effective property-tax rate, the all-in monthly payment is roughly $3,066.79 including principal, interest, property tax, and insurance.
Payment breakdown
- Principal & interest$2,568.62
- Property tax$449.17
- Home insurance$142.92
Balance over time
| Year | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,099 | $26,725 | $387,901 |
| 2 | $4,388 | $26,435 | $383,513 |
| 3 | $4,698 | $26,125 | $378,815 |
| 4 | $5,031 | $25,793 | $373,784 |
| 5 | $5,386 | $25,437 | $368,398 |
| 6 | $5,767 | $25,056 | $362,631 |
| 7 | $6,175 | $24,649 | $356,456 |
| 8 | $6,611 | $24,212 | $349,845 |
| 9 | $7,079 | $23,745 | $342,766 |
| 10 | $7,579 | $23,244 | $335,187 |
| 11 | $8,115 | $22,709 | $327,073 |
| 12 | $8,688 | $22,135 | $318,384 |
| 13 | $9,303 | $21,521 | $309,082 |
| 14 | $9,960 | $20,863 | $299,122 |
| 15 | $10,664 | $20,159 | $288,457 |
| 16 | $11,418 | $19,405 | $277,039 |
| 17 | $12,225 | $18,598 | $264,814 |
| 18 | $13,090 | $17,734 | $251,724 |
| 19 | $14,015 | $16,809 | $237,709 |
| 20 | $15,006 | $15,818 | $222,704 |
| 21 | $16,066 | $14,757 | $206,637 |
| 22 | $17,202 | $13,621 | $189,435 |
| 23 | $18,418 | $12,405 | $171,017 |
| 24 | $19,720 | $11,103 | $151,296 |
| 25 | $21,114 | $9,709 | $130,182 |
| 26 | $22,607 | $8,216 | $107,575 |
| 27 | $24,205 | $6,618 | $83,370 |
| 28 | $25,916 | $4,907 | $57,454 |
| 29 | $27,748 | $3,075 | $29,705 |
| 30 | $29,705 | $1,114 | $0 |
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical mortgage payment in Tacoma, WA?
On a median Tacoma home (about $490,000) with 20% down at 6.85%, the full monthly payment is roughly $3,066.79 — principal, interest, Washington property tax, and insurance.
How much do you need to earn to buy a home in Tacoma?
Using the 28% housing rule, a $3,066.79 payment fits an income near $131,434 a year, before accounting for your other debts.
What are property taxes like in Tacoma?
Washington's effective property-tax rate averages about 0.87% of home value — roughly $4,263 a year on a $490,000 home. Local rates vary by county and city assessment.
Sources: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey; Tax Foundation — Property Taxes by State; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Estimates for educational purposes only — not a loan offer, financial advice, or a commitment to lend. Actual rates, payments, and terms vary by lender and creditworthiness.