Lathrop, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 14.6% cheaper than Lathrop, California.

You would need a salary of $42,723 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lathrop, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Lathrop, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Lathrop, California
Lathrop, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Lathrop, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.9% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher