Cost of Living Calculator - Murphys, California vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 4.5% cheaper than Murphys, California.

You would need a salary of $19,109 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphys, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Murphys, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Murphys, California
Murphys, CA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Murphys, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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