Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Valley, California vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 34.4% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $108,227 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fountain Valley, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher

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