Alameda, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 43.8% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $28,095 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Alameda, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher