Cost of Living Calculator - El Cerrito, California vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 40.7% cheaper than El Cerrito, California.

You would need a salary of $29,633 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cerrito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than El Cerrito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Tacoma
than in El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito, CA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to El Cerrito, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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