Cost of Living Calculator - San Jose, California vs Lake Tapps, Washington


The cost of living in Lake Tapps, Washington is 32.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $50,896 in Lake Tapps, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Tapps, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lake Tapps
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs Lake Tapps, WA
Compared to San Jose, Lake Tapps is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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