Brea, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 30.1% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $41,968 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Brea, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher