Tulare, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 20.9% more expensive than Tulare, California.

You would need a salary of $60,451 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulare, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Tulare, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Tulare, California
Tulare, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Tulare, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher