Tacoma, Washington vs. Penn Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penn Valley, California is 7.1% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,559 in Penn Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penn Valley, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Penn Valley
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Penn Valley, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Penn Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.1% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower