La Quinta, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 13.5% cheaper than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $75,264 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Tacoma
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to La Quinta, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher