Los Altos, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 75.0% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $12,508 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Los Altos, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.0% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher