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


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 101.9% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $201,949 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.9% higher
      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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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