Tacoma, Washington vs. Gilroy, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilroy, California is 46.8% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $165,861 in Gilroy, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilroy, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Gilroy
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Gilroy, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Gilroy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.1% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower