Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, California vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 44.8% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $41,413 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Albany, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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