Gardena, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 23.0% cheaper than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $38,487 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Gardena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Gardena, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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