Costa Mesa, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 33.6% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $33,183 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
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  Personal
  10.2% higher
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