El Cajon, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 20.4% cheaper than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $83,603 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Tacoma
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to El Cajon, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher