Dana Point, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 42.4% cheaper than Dana Point, California.

You would need a salary of $28,809 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dana Point, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Dana Point, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Dana Point, California
Dana Point, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Dana Point, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher