Oakland, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 33.1% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $200,545 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Oakland, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher