Walnut Creek, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 40.3% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $170,020 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.9% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher