Fair Oaks, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 14.2% cheaper than Fair Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $42,909 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Fair Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fair Oaks, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher