Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 7.6% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $53,783 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Desert Hot Springs, California
Desert_Hot_Springs, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Desert_Hot_Springs, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher