Fresno, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 14.2% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $49,119 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fresno, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher