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


The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 60.8% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $257,220 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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