Riverside, California vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 12.0% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $26,398 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Riverside, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher