Tacoma, Washington vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 30.5% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,881 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Davis
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.2% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower